Networky
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What is a proxy server?
Provides a network connection to a computing device
What is a NIC?
Monitors, logs, and takes actions based on rules for inbound and outbound connections through it
What is a Firewall?
This is the role of the computer that is providing data as it is requested over a network
What is a Server?
Wifi frequency with the longest range but most interference from other devices
What is 2.4GHz?
Used by a Firewall to define the rules of connections to a network.
What is an ACL Access Control List?
Provides a secure tunnel to put you inside another network
What is a VPN?
The most common network medium in home networks?
What is copper?
We do not use these in most networks due to their inability to direct traffic instead of blasting it to all corners
What is a Hub?
Frequency with lower range and worse object penetration but higher speeds
What is 5GHz?
Also called a physical or burned-in address
What is a MAC
(Media Access Control) Address?
You will use one of these to greatly improve the organization and flexibility of a crowded network closet
What is a patch panel?
Type of VPN that would be used to connect two buildings to make their networks seem like one
What is a site-to-site VPN?
Uses MAC addresses to identify and direct communications to a specific network device
What is a Switch?
The first publicly available Wifi standard?
What is 802.11 b?
Uses MAC addresses to identify and direct communications to a specific network device AND allows for configuration through a management interface
What is a Managed Switch?
The first 6 digits of a MAC address tells you this information
What is the manufacturer or the OUI Organizationally Unique Identifier?
You will use one of these to listen to traffic on a network without making anyone else on the network aware
What is a network tap?
Use one of these to test the port of your NIC
What is a loopback plug?
Uses induction to transmit data over a very short distance
What is NFC?
Use this tool to connect a bare copper wire to the back of a patch panel, most commonly used on 110 blocks
What is a punch down tool?
Use this type of ethernet if you are experiencing a high level of EMI in your copper network
What is STP Shielded Twisted Pair?
Provides a simple way to wire a security camera or AP with data and power on a single network cable
What is PoE Power Over Ethernet?
Use this type of ethernet in walls to reduce the emission of toxic gases in case of a fire
What is Plenum cabling?
The newest band available with Wifi, very little interference
What is 6GHz?