5 Network Devices Free Online FlashCards

What connects a home or office to the ISP’s access network?

A modem or ONT connects the premises to the ISP’s access network.

What does a router do between a LAN and a WAN?

A router connects separate IP networks, typically the LAN and WAN, and forwards traffic between them.

How does a switch handle traffic within a wired LAN?

A switch connects wired devices within a LAN and forwards local traffic to the appropriate connected device.

How does a wireless access point connect Wi-Fi devices to a LAN?

A wireless access point lets Wi-Fi devices join the LAN by bridging wireless traffic to the wired network.

How does a firewall help protect a network?

A firewall applies rules that allow or block network traffic, helping prevent unauthorized connections.

What hardware gives an endpoint a wired or wireless network connection?

A network adapter is endpoint hardware that connects a device to a network, over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Which device commonly serves a fiber connection, rather than cable or DSL?

A modem communicates over a cable or DSL service line; fiber service commonly uses an ONT.

Which device lets multiple local devices share one internet connection?

A router lets multiple local devices share an internet connection.

What can expand the number of available Ethernet ports?

A switch adds Ethernet ports when the router does not have enough.

How does an access point usually connect to the wired network?

An access point usually connects to a router or switch through Ethernet.

What additional functions may a SOHO router provide?

Many SOHO routers also provide address assignment and firewall functions.

How does a laptop send a print job to a printer on the same LAN?

A laptop sends the job over Wi-Fi to the access point; the AP passes it onto the LAN, and the switch forwards it to the printer.