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Fundamentals of Computer Networking: Student Guide

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What is the main role of NAT in IPv4 networks?

To allow the use of private IP addresses within a network and to share a few public IP addresses among many internal hosts, thereby slowing down the d

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Computer Networks – Fundamentals and Architectures

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Question: What is the main role of NAT in IPv4 networks?

Answer: To allow the use of private IP addresses within a network and to share a few public IP addresses among many internal hosts, thereby slowing down the d

Card 2

Question: What problem can NAT cause for some applications?

Answer: NAT hides the actual IP addresses of end devices, which can cause issues for applications requiring end-to-end connectivity.

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Question: Select the correct statements that describe a peer-to-peer (P2P) network.

Answer: A peer-to-peer network does not require a dedicated server, and client and server roles are assigned based on individual requests.

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Question: What are the typical requirements for a peer-to-peer application?

Answer: A peer-to-peer application requires a user interface and a running background service.

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Question: How does cloud computing help in networking?

Answer: It extends network and IT capacities without the need for investments in new infrastructure, personnel, or software; services are available on demand.

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Question: How does BYOD differ from cloud computing, according to the text?

Answer: BYOD allows end-users to use personal tools to access information and communicate on the network, while cloud computing extends IT capacities without

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Question: What is smart home technology in the context of networking?

Answer: The integration of everyday appliances that connect with each other to be 'smart' or automated.

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Question: What is powerline networking and what is its advantage?

Answer: A home networking technology that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices, saving costs on installing data cables.

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Question: Which connector is used with twisted-pair cabling in an Ethernet LAN?

Answer: RJ-45

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Question: Which service is requested if a packet has a destination port of 22?

Answer: SSH (Secure Shell) — secure remote access on port 22