Network Hardware

Question 1

What does a wap do

Answer 1

Allows wireless devices to connnect to a wired network

Question 2

What are the tasks of a router

Answer 2

Receive packets
Send packets
Find the most efficient route

Question 3

What is the purpose of a router

Answer 3

Connects networks together

Question 4

What is the role of a switch

Answer 4

Allows devices to connect to each to each other over a network. Forwards the packets to individual devices using the MAC address

Question 5

What is a Nic

Answer 5

Network interface card, connects a device to a network

Question 6

Transmission media

Answer 6

The media used to transmit the data (Fibre optic cable, copper, WiFi)