Routing Basics
What is routing?
The process of sending data between different networks.
What is a static route?
Routes manually configured by an administrator.
What is a switch?
A device that connects devices within the same network.
What is a VLAN?
A logical group of devices on a network.
What is ping?
A command used to test if a device is reachable.
What is a router?
A device that forwards packets between networks.
What is a dynamic route?
Routes learned automatically by routers.
What is a MAC address?
The unique hardware address of a device.
What is segmentation?
Separating networks to improve performance and security.
What is tracert / traceroute?
A command that shows the path packets take.
What is a route?
The path data takes to reach its destination.
What is a routing protocol?
A protocol used to share routing information between routers.
What is a MAC address table?
A table used by switches to track devices.
What is a trunk?
A VLAN that carries multiple VLANs over one link.
What is a connectivity issue?
When a device cannot reach the network.
What is a routing table?
A table that stores network paths on a router.
What is RIP?
A simple routing protocol that uses hop count.
What is forwarding?
The process of sending data only to the correct device.
What is VLAN 1?
The default VLAN on most switches.
What could cause no network access?
Incorrect IP settings can cause this problem.
What is an IP address?
The address used to identify a network device.
What is OSPF?
A more advanced protocol using cost and bandwidth.
What is broadcasting?
When a switch sends data to all ports.
What is an access port?
A port assigned to a single VLAN.
What is the troubleshooting methodology?
A structured approach to solving network problems.