Advanced Networking Worksheet

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The heart of your network, to which all other devices connect, is the $q,$

$q,$

reliability

Ethernet cables provide high connection speeds, stability, and high levels of $q,.$

Wi$-$Fi comes with slower speeds and interrupted connections due to intorteriana om other devices.

$q,$

$q,($ables are used to transfer digital multi$-$channel audio and high definition video.

RAID stands for Redundant $$ of Independent Disks.

True or False

WPA$2$ encryption makes it impossible for unauthorized users to connect to your Wi$-$Fi$.($True$/$False$)$

HDMI cables are only used to transfer audio signals. $($True$/$False$)$

Ethernet cables can transmit data through light in fiber optic technology. $($True$/$False$)$

An ADSL modem$/$router typically has $4$ Ethernet ports. $($True$/$False$)$

NFC allows devices to start wireless connections by simply touching or getting close to each other. $($True$/$False$)$

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the most common type of router found in homes?

Q: What are switches used for in a network?

Q: What are the advantages of using Ethernet cables over Wi$-$Fi$?$

Q: Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using Wi$-$Fi$.$

Q: What does WPA$2$ stand for and what is its purpose?

Q: Describe the purpose of HDMI cables.