PORTS
Networking hardware
Network types
Networking tools
FUNNY??!!
100

Enables the translation of human-readable domain names into IP address?

Port 53 (DNS) Domain Name system

100

Primary function of this is to move traffic (Data) from one network to another

Router


100

LAN

Local area network

Private network that connects computers and devices within a limited area, such as residence, office, building, or campus

100

This tool is helps users troubleshoot Wifi-related issues, plan network deployments, and optimize their wireless network performance

Wifi analyzer

100
Why did the router go to therapy?

It had a lot of packet anxiety!!!

200

These two ports are used for transferring files between client and server

Port 20/21 (FTP) file transfer protocol

200

Connects multiple devices within a local area network (LAN) and forwards data packets to the intended recipient

Switch 


200

WAN

Wide are network

Date network that spans a large geographical area, typically connecting multiple locations, cities, states, and even countries

200

This tools primary purpose is to detect and locate a specific wire or cable within a bundle or cluster of cables


(TP) Toner probe. TP works with tone generator to send a signal through the wire being traced.

 


200

Why did the DNS server go to the doctor?

It had a little "domain" issue.

300

This port is used to secure remote administration and secure file transfer over an unsecured network.

Port 22 (SSH) Secure shell

300

Network security device that monitors and filters incoming/outgoing traffic based on an organization's security policies

Firewall


300

PAN

Personal Area network

computer network that connects electronic devices within an individual's workspace

300

This tool is used to connect telecommunications and network wires to a patch panel.

Punch down tool

300

Five routers walk into a bar. 

Who gets the car keys?

The designated Router!

400

Main purpose of this port is to enable remote command-line access to network devices, such as routers, switches, and servers

Port 23 Telnet

400

Connects multiple devices together (in a network)

Hub

400

MAN

Metropolitan area network

type of computer network that connects multiple local area networks (LANs) or a group of stationary or mobile users distributed over a relatively large geographical area

400

Tool is used to ensure that cables are capable of transmitting data effectively and are free from physical defects or installation errors that could impact network performance

Cable tester


400

I once told an NTP joke (port 123).

The timing was perfect!!

Tic toc tic toc.

500

Primarily used for the Simple Mail transfer Protocol to transmit emails between mail servers

Port 25 (SMTP) Simple mail transfer protocol

500

Primary purpose is to provide a physical layer access to communicate with the data link layer (ethernet or wifi)

(NIC) Network interface card 

500

WLAN

Wireless Local area network

A group of colocated computers or other devices that form a network based on radio transmissions rather than wired connections


500

Primary purpose is to provide a secure and non-intrusive way to capture and analyze network traffic, without disrupting the original flow of data packets

Network tap

500

What do you call a group of network engineers?

An outage!!