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What does a router do in a network?
What does a router do in a network?
- It connects laptops and desktops to the network
- It is a single-use device like a switch
- It forwards traffic between different IP subnets (correct)
- It combines the functionality of a switch, router, and wireless access point
In which layer of the OSI model do routers perform their routing functions?
In which layer of the OSI model do routers perform their routing functions?
- Layer 3 (correct)
- Layer 5
- Layer 4
- Layer 2
What is a layer 3 switch?
What is a layer 3 switch?
- A switch that combines the functionality of a router and a switch (correct)
- A switch that is used for network communication
- A switch that connects LAN, WAN, copper, and fiber connections
- A switch that only operates at layer 2 of the OSI model
When plugging a laptop directly using a copper cable, what device are you commonly connecting to?
When plugging a laptop directly using a copper cable, what device are you commonly connecting to?
How does a router commonly forward traffic?
How does a router commonly forward traffic?
What technology allows switches to forward traffic at very high rates of speed?
What technology allows switches to forward traffic at very high rates of speed?
What type of switch is commonly used in the core of an enterprise network?
What type of switch is commonly used in the core of an enterprise network?
What is a characteristic of an unmanaged switch?
What is a characteristic of an unmanaged switch?
What protocol can be used to query network devices for performance information?
What protocol can be used to query network devices for performance information?
What feature allows you to prevent loops between switches on a network?
What feature allows you to prevent loops between switches on a network?
What type of switch is ideal for someone who needs to constantly monitor device performance?
What type of switch is ideal for someone who needs to constantly monitor device performance?
What is the main function of an access point as described in the text?
What is the main function of an access point as described in the text?
How does an access point make forwarding decisions?
How does an access point make forwarding decisions?
In a work environment, what helps in managing cables when connecting many people to the network?
In a work environment, what helps in managing cables when connecting many people to the network?
What allows for quick and labeled cable changes in a work environment?
What allows for quick and labeled cable changes in a work environment?
In software-defined networking, where does the forwarding of network traffic between different interfaces on a switch occur?
In software-defined networking, where does the forwarding of network traffic between different interfaces on a switch occur?
What is NOT a function of an access point?
What is NOT a function of an access point?
Which device is responsible for allowing or disallowing traffic based on IP addresses and port numbers?
Which device is responsible for allowing or disallowing traffic based on IP addresses and port numbers?
Which layer of software-defined networking handles the creation of tables for forwarding traffic?
Which layer of software-defined networking handles the creation of tables for forwarding traffic?
What is the main purpose of a patch panel in a network infrastructure?
What is the main purpose of a patch panel in a network infrastructure?
How do you typically manage devices in the management plane of software-defined networking?
How do you typically manage devices in the management plane of software-defined networking?
What is the primary function of an access point in a network infrastructure?
What is the primary function of an access point in a network infrastructure?
Which networking category does software-defined networking extend across multiple devices?
Which networking category does software-defined networking extend across multiple devices?
In software-defined networking, what layer deals with communication between different devices at the data plane?
In software-defined networking, what layer deals with communication between different devices at the data plane?
How does a patch panel facilitate cable management in a network environment?
How does a patch panel facilitate cable management in a network environment?
What differentiates the function of a firewall from that of an access point in a network architecture?
What differentiates the function of a firewall from that of an access point in a network architecture?
Which protocol is commonly used to access the management plane of devices in software-defined networking?
Which protocol is commonly used to access the management plane of devices in software-defined networking?
Which element of the network infrastructure poses a limitation when connecting multiple users in an office work environment?
Which element of the network infrastructure poses a limitation when connecting multiple users in an office work environment?
Why is it beneficial to use a patch panel when moving users between desks or switches?
Why is it beneficial to use a patch panel when moving users between desks or switches?
Why are hubs considered inefficient for network communication?
Why are hubs considered inefficient for network communication?
What is a common alternative to using a hub in a network?
What is a common alternative to using a hub in a network?
What technology allows data over cable networks?
What technology allows data over cable networks?
Which device converts ISP fiber signals into copper ethernet for home use?
Which device converts ISP fiber signals into copper ethernet for home use?
What is the purpose of an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) in a fiber network?
What is the purpose of an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) in a fiber network?
What standard is used for sending data over cable networks?
What standard is used for sending data over cable networks?
Why are DSL speeds considered asymmetric?
Why are DSL speeds considered asymmetric?
In a hub-based network, why do devices operate at half duplex?
In a hub-based network, why do devices operate at half duplex?
What is the maximum speed typically supported by hubs?
What is the maximum speed typically supported by hubs?
Why are hubs referred to as multi-port repeaters?
Why are hubs referred to as multi-port repeaters?
What type of communication is limited when connecting devices to a hub?
What type of communication is limited when connecting devices to a hub?
What is the consequence of adding more devices to a hub-based network?
What is the consequence of adding more devices to a hub-based network?
Which layer of the OSI model do firewalls that understand application layer traffic operate at?
Which layer of the OSI model do firewalls that understand application layer traffic operate at?
What role does a firewall play when it acts as a proxy?
What role does a firewall play when it acts as a proxy?
What is Power Over Ethernet (POE) primarily used for?
What is Power Over Ethernet (POE) primarily used for?
Which type of devices often utilize Power Over Ethernet (POE)?
Which type of devices often utilize Power Over Ethernet (POE)?
What device is used when a switch does not support POE to add power to the ethernet cable?
What device is used when a switch does not support POE to add power to the ethernet cable?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3af from IEEE 802.3at in terms of power delivery?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3af from IEEE 802.3at in terms of power delivery?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3at from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3at from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?
Which type of POE delivers 51 watts of DC power?
Which type of POE delivers 51 watts of DC power?
'Endspan' refers to POE being supplied directly from what device?
'Endspan' refers to POE being supplied directly from what device?
Which component is used to add POE capability to a network that lacks native support for POE?
Which component is used to add POE capability to a network that lacks native support for POE?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3at from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3at from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3af from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?
What distinguishes IEEE 802.3af from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?
What is the demarcation point responsible for?
What is the demarcation point responsible for?
What is the responsibility of a service provider in a network setup?
What is the responsibility of a service provider in a network setup?
Which device allows connections for data, telephone, and television?
Which device allows connections for data, telephone, and television?
What is required on a device to connect to a wired ethernet network?
What is required on a device to connect to a wired ethernet network?
What technology has transformed networking by moving devices into virtualized cloud environments?
What technology has transformed networking by moving devices into virtualized cloud environments?
What are the three layers used to separate networking devices in Software Defined Networking?
What are the three layers used to separate networking devices in Software Defined Networking?
Where are functions like forwarding and encrypting usually performed in a networking device?
Where are functions like forwarding and encrypting usually performed in a networking device?
What type of protocols are stored in the control plane of a network device?
What type of protocols are stored in the control plane of a network device?
What do you need to access a network device via an API?
What do you need to access a network device via an API?
What type of devices do not exist in the cloud environment according to the text?
What type of devices do not exist in the cloud environment according to the text?
What separates the networking components for consistency in Software Defined Networking?
What separates the networking components for consistency in Software Defined Networking?
What is typically contained in the management plane of a network device?
What is typically contained in the management plane of a network device?
Study Notes
- Data centers contain various network devices, including single-use ones like switches and multifunction devices like SOHO routers.
- A router is a layer 3 device that forwards traffic based on IP addresses and connects different IP subnets.
- Switches determine where traffic should be forwarded based on MAC addresses and can have high throughput due to hardware-based forwarding decisions.
- Unmanaged switches offer minimal configuration options, while managed switches include additional capabilities like VLANs, traffic prioritization, SNMP, and port mirroring.
- Access points provide wireless connectivity by bridging wireless and wired networks, based on MAC addresses.
- Patch panels are used to manage cable connections in wiring closets, allowing for easy relocation of connections between switches.
- Traditional firewalls allow traffic control based on IP addresses and port numbers (layer 4), while advanced firewalls understand application layer traffic (layer 7) and can act as endpoints or proxies.
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Explore the concept of demarcation point in networking, including its significance and responsibilities for different parties. Learn about the distinction between internal and external wiring responsibilities.
