Networking Devices
IP Addressing Basics
CMD
Acronyms
Ports
100

This "device" is a small, snap-in insert that fits into a wall plate and holds a network, audio, or video jack (like Ethernet or HDMI). It lets you neatly connect cables through a wall, giving a clean, professional look and easy access for plugging in devices.

What is a Keystone?

100

127.0.0.1 is this type of address.

What is the loopback address?

100

This command displays detailed network configuration information, including IP address, DNS servers, and MAC address


What is IPconfig /all?

100

DNS

What is Domain Name System? 

100

Port 80

What is HTTP? 

200

This essential component found EVERYWHERE in a network facilitates communication between network devices using a wired connection.

What is a NIC (Network Interface Card)?

200

 10.4.0.0 /16

Is this type of IP address

What is a Network ID? 

200

This command clears the DNS resolver cache


What is ipconfig /flushdns?

200

WAN

What is wide area network?

200

Port 53

What is DNS? 
300

This is a hardware device that sits between your network and the internet. Its job is to monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic based on security rules, blocking unwanted or harmful data to protect your network.

What is a firewall?

300

10.4.255.255 /16

Is this type of IP Address

What is a broadcast address? 

300

What command is used to test network connectivity by sending ICMP echo requests to a specified host?


What is ping? 

300

DHCP

What is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol?

300

Port 67,68

What is DHCP?

400

This Networking device often features 5 or more ports, distributes data to computers via their MAC address, and exists on the 2nd layer of the OSI model.

What is a Switch?

400

This type of IP address begins with 169.254

What is an APIPA? 

400

This command shows the path network packets take to a destination, listing each intermediate step along the way.


What is tracert? 

400

DIMM

What is Dual-Inline Memory Module?

400

Port 25

What is SMTP? 

500

This is a device designed for connecting wireless client devices to a network.

What is a WAP (Wireless Access Point)?

500

In the IP address 10.4.200.24 /16

The "/16" refers to this

What is the subnet mask?

500

DAILY DOUBLE These (2) commands are used to release, and request a new IP address. 


What is ipconfig /release, and ipconfig /renew?

500

SSH

What is Secure Shell? 

500

Port 3389

What is RDP?

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