18 Questions
Access points are sometimes called base stations. The access points connect to the wired network, and all communication between clients goes through an ______.
access point
Multihop network- A common strategy is for the nodes to self-organize to relay messages for each ______.
other
An RFID tag looks like a postage stamp-sized sticker that can be affixed to (or embedded in) an object so that it can be ______.
tracked
Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID)- An RFID tag looks like a postage stamp-sized sticker that can be affixed to (or embedded in) an object so that it can be ______.
tracked
It is used much less often than the access point mode. ______ network.
ad hoc
Len Kleinrock (a pioneer of the theory of ______ switching).
packet
Each computer speaks the ______ protocol and connects to a box
Ethernet
WAN (Wide Area Network) spans a large geographical area, often a country or ______
continent
VPN (Virtual Private Network) has the usual advantage of ______, which is that it provides flexible reuse of a resource
virtualization
A network service provider-subnet operator is known as ______
ISP
The Internet is not really a network at all, but a vast collection of different networks that use certain common protocols and provide certain common ______
services
A routing algorithm in a network makes the decision as to which path to use, while a forwarding algorithm determines how each router makes the decision as to where to send a ______ next
packet
An access point, wireless router, or base station relays packets between the wireless computers and also between them and the internet is known as an ______.
AP (Access Point)
Bluetooth is designed for a short-range wireless network, also known as a ______.
PAN (Personal Area Network)
The most common type of wired LAN is ______.
Ethernet
A privately owned network that operates within and nearby a single building, like a home, is called a ______.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A connection of two or more networks is known as an ______.
Internetwork
An individual who forms a loose group and can communicate with others in the group is an example of ______ communication.
peer-to-peer
Study Notes
Network Basics
- A switch connects to a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) used in areas with poor over-the-air television reception.
- A Wide Area Network (WAN) spans a large geographical area, often a country or continent.
Network Types
- A subnet is a network that connects to other networks.
- A Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides flexible reuse of network resources.
- An Internet Service Provider (ISP) connects to other networks that are part of the Internet and can be a subnet operator.
Network Communication
- A routing algorithm decides which path to use in a network.
- A forwarding algorithm decides where to send a packet next.
- A protocol is an agreement between communicating parties on how communication proceeds.
- Peers are entities comprising corresponding layers on different machines.
- A protocol stack is a list of protocols used by a system, one protocol per layer.
Network Models
- The client-server model is widely used and forms the basis of much network usage.
- Peer-to-peer communication allows individuals in a loose group to communicate with each other.
Network Security and Issues
- Network neutrality argues against differentiating communications based on content or source.
- DMCA takedown notices are automated systems that search for copyright infringement on peer-to-peer networks.
- Phishing messages masquerade as originating from a trustworthy party, leading to identity theft.
Network Technologies
- Broadcast and point-to-point are two types of transmission technology in widespread use.
- Internetwork connects two or more networks, and Interplanetary Internet connects networks across space.
- Personal Area Networks (PANs) let devices communicate over a short range.
- Bluetooth is a short-range wireless network technology.
Local Area Networks
- A Local Area Network (LAN) is a privately owned network operating within and nearby a single building.
- Ethernet is the most common type of wired LAN.
- Access Points (APs) relay packets between wireless computers and the internet.
Network Pioneers and History
- Len Kleinrock was a pioneer of the theory of packet switching.
- The software was initially split into two parts: subnet and host, with four nodes: UCLA, UCSB, SRI, and University of Utah.
Test your knowledge on protocols governing packet format and the function of nodes in a network. Learn about the roles of subnet and host software components, as well as the connection between APs (access points) and clients in a network.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
