4.5 Network Hardware

What device is necessary for a laptop to join the LAN and route packets to their destination?

• Modem

• Wireless Access Point

• Router

• Wi-Fi password

What does a Wireless Access Point (WAP) allow devices to do?

• Convert signals to and from connecting wires

• Connect to the network wirelessly via Wi-Fi

• Combine the functions of a router and modem

• Connect directly to the internet service provider

What is the primary function of a modem in a network?

• To route packets to their destination

• To provide the Wi-Fi password

• To connect devices wirelessly to the network

• To convert signals to and from connecting wires for data transmission

Can a router and modem be combined into one device?

• Yes, and they often are in many homes

• No, they are always separate devices

• Yes, but only in large networks

• No, because they perform completely unrelated functions

What type of connector might your modem have if your ISP uses a cable connection?

• DSL connector

• Telephone jack

• Coaxial connector

• USB connector

Which type of cable is known to have less attenuation compared to others?

• Coaxial cable

• Copper wire

• Fiber optic cable

• Telephone cable

How can attenuation be addressed in ISP connections?

• By using longer cables

• By using repeaters

• By increasing noise

• By using lower quality cables

What is NOT an issue for fiber optic cables?

• Attenuation

• Noise

• Signal strength

• Interference from electrical signals

What does the modem connect to provide access to the internet through the ISP?

• LANs to WANs

• WANs to LANs

• USB to DSL

• Coaxial to fiber optic

What is the role of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

• It encrypts data packets for secure transmission over the internet.

• It translates the URL into the IP address where it can be found.

• It increases the speed of data transfer on the internet.

• It provides a backup for data in case of a network failure.