Networking Technologies

Which one of the following types of network connections can give you the highest data transfer rates?

• wired
• cellular
• broadband
• wireless

You are configuring a wireless router to let clients get on the Internet while using private IP addresses. In this scenario, which of the following services do you need to make sure is enabled on the router? 

• DHCP
• DNS
• NAT
• APIPA

You have a scenario where you need to disable the guest network on your wireless router. You try to log in, but your password does not work. After several attempts you realize you forgot your password. What can you do?

• Use the password reset option in the in your routeronfiguration utility
• Unplug the router and plug it back in
• Use the default  password of admin
• Hold the reset button  down for 30 seconds to reset the router

On Monday, you log into your computer at work, but you are not able to access any network resources. You run ipconfig and see that your IP address is 169.254.18.53. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

• The DNS server is down.
• The  DHCP server is down
• The NAT server is down
• Your default gateway is  set incorrectly

This question refers to the scenario at the end of the chapter, in "Configuring a Small Office Network." When connecting client computers to the network, what password do they need to enter?

• tpg$2015
• 7ygH$2p*
• Tx$pr4y2
• No password is  required.

Your friend Maria asks you which of the following are the most secure. What do you tell her?

• 802.11n
• Infrared
• Cellular
• UTP

You have decided to retire to a remote mountain cabin and write books. You need an Internet connection to send material to your publisher. What is the option most likely to work for you?

• DSL
• Cable Internet
• Dial-up
• Satellite

You configured a wireless network for your neighbor,   and he wants to implement  security measures beyond the standard wireless  encryption. What options does he have?

• Use NAT.
• Disable SSID broadcasts.
• Enable DHCP.
• DNS

What command would you use on a Mac to determine your TCP/IP configuration information?

• ifconfig
• ipconfig
• ipinfo
• tcpipconfig

By definition, what is an SSID?

• A wireless network name
• A wireless network security protocol
• A wireless network  security password
• A wireless network  authentication method