Understanding Demarcation Point in Networking
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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?

  • Layer 3 (correct)
  • Layer 5
  • Layer 4
  • Layer 2

    • 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?

    <p>Switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a router commonly forward traffic?

    <p>Based on the destination IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology allows switches to forward traffic at very high rates of speed?

    <p>Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of switch is commonly used in the core of an enterprise network?

    <p>Multilayer switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an unmanaged switch?

    <p>All devices connected are effectively on the same VLAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol can be used to query network devices for performance information?

    <p>Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature allows you to prevent loops between switches on a network?

    <p>Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of switch is ideal for someone who needs to constantly monitor device performance?

    <p>Managed switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of an access point as described in the text?

    <p>Bridging between wireless and wired networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an access point make forwarding decisions?

    <p>Destination MAC address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a work environment, what helps in managing cables when connecting many people to the network?

    <p>Patch panel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows for quick and labeled cable changes in a work environment?

    <p>Patch panel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In software-defined networking, where does the forwarding of network traffic between different interfaces on a switch occur?

    <p>Data plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a function of an access point?

    <p>Routing between subnets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is responsible for allowing or disallowing traffic based on IP addresses and port numbers?

    <p>Firewall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of software-defined networking handles the creation of tables for forwarding traffic?

    <p>Control plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a patch panel in a network infrastructure?

    <p>Providing a structured way to connect devices to switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you typically manage devices in the management plane of software-defined networking?

    <p>Secure Shell (SSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an access point in a network infrastructure?

    <p>Bridge connections between wired and wireless networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which networking category does software-defined networking extend across multiple devices?

    <p>Modular architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In software-defined networking, what layer deals with communication between different devices at the data plane?

    <p>Data plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a patch panel facilitate cable management in a network environment?

    <p>By providing structured connections to switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates the function of a firewall from that of an access point in a network architecture?

    <p>Access points control traffic based on IP addresses, while firewalls filter traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is commonly used to access the management plane of devices in software-defined networking?

    <p>Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of the network infrastructure poses a limitation when connecting multiple users in an office work environment?

    <p>Numerous cables that have to be managed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it beneficial to use a patch panel when moving users between desks or switches?

    <p>To facilitate cable changes using labeled connectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are hubs considered inefficient for network communication?

    <p>They re-transmit data to every device connected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common alternative to using a hub in a network?

    <p>Switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology allows data over cable networks?

    <p>DOCSIS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device converts ISP fiber signals into copper ethernet for home use?

    <p>ONT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) in a fiber network?

    <p>To convert fiber signals into copper ethernet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standard is used for sending data over cable networks?

    <p>DOCSIS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are DSL speeds considered asymmetric?

    <p>Because download speeds are usually faster than upload speeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a hub-based network, why do devices operate at half duplex?

    <p>Because of the limitations in hub technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed typically supported by hubs?

    <p>100 megabits per second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are hubs referred to as multi-port repeaters?

    <p>Because they broadcast data to all connected devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication is limited when connecting devices to a hub?

    <p>Full-duplex traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of adding more devices to a hub-based network?

    <p>Decline in network performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model do firewalls that understand application layer traffic operate at?

    <p>Layer 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a firewall play when it acts as a proxy?

    <p>It performs browsing on behalf of the user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Power Over Ethernet (POE) primarily used for?

    <p>Providing electrical power and data over a single cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of devices often utilize Power Over Ethernet (POE)?

    <p>Access points and cameras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What device is used when a switch does not support POE to add power to the ethernet cable?

    <p>POE injector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes IEEE 802.3af from IEEE 802.3at in terms of power delivery?

    <p>$15.4$ watts with $350$ milliamps max current vs. $25.5$ watts with $600$ milliamps max current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes IEEE 802.3at from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?

    <p>$25.5$ watts with $600$ milliamps max current vs. $51$ watts with $600$ milliamps max current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of POE delivers 51 watts of DC power?

    <p>$IEEE 802.3bt - Type 4$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Endspan' refers to POE being supplied directly from what device?

    <p>Switch supporting POE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is used to add POE capability to a network that lacks native support for POE?

    <p>POE injector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes IEEE 802.3at from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?

    <p>25.5 watts with 600 milliamps max current vs. 51 watts with 600 milliamps max current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes IEEE 802.3af from IEEE 802.3bt in terms of power delivery?

    <p>15.4 watts with 350 milliamps as the max current vs. 51 watts with 600 mil amps as the max current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the demarcation point responsible for?

    <p>Defining responsibilities for different parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a service provider in a network setup?

    <p>Data connectivity beyond the demarc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device allows connections for data, telephone, and television?

    <p>Optical Network Terminal (ONT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required on a device to connect to a wired ethernet network?

    <p>Network Interface Card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology has transformed networking by moving devices into virtualized cloud environments?

    <p>Software Defined Networking (SDN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three layers used to separate networking devices in Software Defined Networking?

    <p>Data Plane, Control Plane, Management Plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are functions like forwarding and encrypting usually performed in a networking device?

    <p>Infrastructure Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protocols are stored in the control plane of a network device?

    <p>Dynamic routing protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you need to access a network device via an API?

    <p>Application Programming Interface (API)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of devices do not exist in the cloud environment according to the text?

    <p>Physical routers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the networking components for consistency in Software Defined Networking?

    <p>The three network layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically contained in the management plane of a network device?

    <p>Configurations for device operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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