Devices and Networks

Internet Protocol Address; a temporary identifier for each interface

• interfaces

• MAC Address

• IP Address

• ARP - Address Resolution Protocol

a basic Internet program that allows a user to test and verify if a particular destination IP address exists and can accept requests in computer network administration.

• Pcap

• ifconfig

• ping

• ssh

a formatted unit of data transmitted over a network, consisting of a header for control information and a payload for the actual data. 

• Network Packet Analyzer aka Packet sniffer

• Packet List

• Packet Details

• Packet Bytes

a tool used by devices on the same network to find the MAC address associated with an IP address

• interfaces

• MAC Address

• IP Address

• ARP - Address Resolution Protocol

computers that want to share; examples include client workstations, laptops, servers

• hosts

• media

• hub

• switch

a set of rules

• protocol

• reliablitiy

• networks

• ifconfig

a network protocol that gives users -- particularly systems administrators -- a secure way to access a computer over an unsecured network

• Pcap

• ifconfig

• ping

• ssh

a way to connect the different parts usually cable or air

• hosts

• media

• hub

• switch

Internet Protocol Address; a temporary identifier for each interface

• interfaces

• MAC Address

• IP Address

• ARP - Address Resolution Protocol

Media Access Control Address; a unique identifier for each networking device

• interfaces

• MAC Address

• IP Address

• ARP - Address Resolution Protocol