Net+ Internetworking Word Scramble
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Net+ Internetworking
Network+ 2005 6-2: Introduction to Internetworking
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Internetworking | The technology and devices by which computers can communicate across differing types of networks |
| Segment | A portion of a network on one side of a network transmission device |
| Backbone | A high-speed network link connecting two segments -This way, only packets whose destination another segment traverse the backbone |
| MAC Addresses and Internetworking | MAC Addresses are used to determine the next hop that a packet takes on its route |
| Repeater | A device that amplifies the electrical signal from one network cable and passes it to another -operates at Physical Layer -Used on baseband networks -Typically used on bus networks -Make the segments connected the same length for the best signal quali |
| Amplifier | A repeater for broadband networks |
| Repeater Problem Areas | -Signal Quality: Noise is amplified along with signal -Time delays: Greater distances to traverse can cause timeout errors -Network Traffic: Repeaters do not filter traffic -Node limitations: Repeaters don't create new segments |
Created by:
ibnpaul
on 2008-12-17