3.10 Network Hardware

Match the following

• cables that are used to transfer data

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• It is used to connect it to a network.

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• computers and devices that are joined.

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• A component that checks a data packets.

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What are computers and devices joined together using cables or wireless technology called?

(a)  

What is the component in a computer used to connect it to a network?

(a)  

What is a network component that examines a data packet's destination address and forwards it?

(a)  

1. What are the cables used to transfer data in a network referred to as?

(a)  

What is the unique address given to a NIC by the manufacturer?

(a)  

What does MAC stand for?

(a)  

What is it a data packet?

A MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer and is never normally changed.

Who assigns a MAC address?

• The manufacturer of the network interface card (NIC) assigns a MAC address.
• The operating system assigns a MAC address.
• The internet service provider assigns a MAC address.
• The user assigns a MAC address.

A MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer and is never normally changed.

Is a MAC address normally changeable?

• MAC addresses are frequently updated by manufacturers.
• No, a MAC address is not normally changeable.
• A MAC address can be modified by the user.
• Yes, a MAC address can be changed easily.