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A router is a networking device that interconnects two or more computer networks and selectively interchanges packets of data between them. A router routes and forwards information between networks. A hub is a common connection point that connects segments of a LAN. When a packet arrives at one port of a hub, it is copied to all other ports so all segments of the LAN can see all packets, allowing devices on different segments to communicate. Bridges connect network segments at the data link layer of the OSI model. There are local bridges, remote bridges, and wireless bridges that can be used to connect LANs or remote stations to LANs.

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Computer Network Lab Viva Questions

A router is a networking device that interconnects two or more computer networks and selectively interchanges packets of data between them. A router routes and forwards information between networks. A hub is a common connection point that connects segments of a LAN. When a packet arrives at one port of a hub, it is copied to all other ports so all segments of the LAN can see all packets, allowing devices on different segments to communicate. Bridges connect network segments at the data link layer of the OSI model. There are local bridges, remote bridges, and wireless bridges that can be used to connect LANs or remote stations to LANs.

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Computer Network Lab Viva Questions What is meant by Router ?

A router is an electronic device that interconnects two ormore computer networks, and selectively interchanges packets of data between them . A router is a networking device whose software and hardware are customized to the tasks of routing and forwarding information . What is meant by Hubs ? A common connection point for devices in a network. Hubsare commonly used to connect segments of a LAN. A hub contains multiple ports. When a packet arrives at one port, itis copied to the other ports so that all segments of the LANcan see all packets. What is meant by Bridges ? A network bridge connects multiple network segments at thedata link layer (layer 2) of the OSI model.Bridges come inthree basic types:

Local bridges : Directly connect local area networks(LANs)

Remote bridges : Can be used to create a wide areanetwork (WAN) link between LANs. Remote bridges,where the connecting link is slower than the endnetworks, largely have been replaced with routers.

Wireless bridges : Can be used to join LANs orconnect remote stations to LANs. What do u mean by NIC (Network Interface Card) ? A network card, network adapter, or NIC (network interfacecard) is a piece of computer hardware designed to allowcomputers to communicate

over a computer network. Itprovides physical access to a networking medium and oftenprovides a low-level addressing system through the use of MAC addresses. What do u mean by Repeater ? Arepeateris anelectronicdevice that receives asignal , cleans it of unnecessary noise, regenerates it, andretransmitsit at a higher power level, or to the other side of anobstruction, so that the signal can cover longer distanceswithout degradation. Definitions of Firewall ? Firewalls are the most important aspect of the networkand its security in today's era. Due to maximization of attackson the networks from various groups stealing data, denyingservices etc the firewall is playing a vital roles in computernetworks. What is the Difference between HUB and SWITCH ? HUB-it is a network device that provide a centralconnection on for cables from work station , server etc.the hubtake incoming single one port and provide every port so thatis main reason for collision.switch.it also provide central connection to the work station.itprovide the unique cast.it is better than a hub.HUB HUb (1)work on physical layer in osi model(2) Hub is half dupllex(3) collision detection is on in hub(4) Hub broadcast of transmitted message.Switch (1) switch work in data link layer in osi model(2) switch work half and full duplex(3) collision detection is off (4) switch transmitted messagee unicast and some timebroadcast. Difference between Physical Address andLogical Address ? A Physical address is a 48-bit flat address burned into theROM of the NIC card which is a Layer1 device of the OSImodel. This iis divided into 24-bit vendor code and 24-bitserial address. This is unique for each system and cannot bechanged.A Logical address is a 32- bit address assigned to each systemin a network. This works in Layer-3 of OSI Model. Thiswould be generally the IP address. What is MAC Address ? A unique48 Bit address assigned to each network card. Itsalso called as physical address. What is PING Utility ? PING stands Packet Internet Gopher. This is a utility forensuring connectivity between computers . ICMP protocolworks behind this utility. Under it , sending node sendspackets to destination node and reply is received if there isproper communication between two.Ping command use to check the Destination host or routerconnetivity to use the icmp and echo packet. What do u mean by Gateway ?

They relay packets among networks that have differentprotocols (e.g. between a LAN and a WAN). They accept apacket formatted for one protocol and convert it to a packetformatted for another protocol before forwarding it. Theyoperate in all seven layers of the OSI mode

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