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This device serves as a gateway between two subnets It sends and receives packets between networks?
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∙ 15y ago
I believe it's a router. I have this question on a test the choices are. router, hub, layer 2 switch or firewall. I answered layer 2 switch. It was wrong.
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What is the difference between the router and gateway?
The main difference between a router and a gateway is in their functionality in a network. A router will be connected to two different networks and will transmit packets between them. As for the gateway, it will link different networks using varied protocols.
Distinguish between a gateway and a proxy server?
proxy server: Software for caching and filtering Web content to reduce network traffic on intranets, and for increasing security by filtering content and restricting access. gateway server: Gateway is used between two dissimilar LAN s.A gateway is required to convert Data packets from one protocol format to another Protocol format,as it connects two dissimilar networks.
What is inter-arrival time in computer networks?
It is the time between successive packets.
What is the purpose of a default gateway?
identifies the device that allows local network computers to communicate with devices on other networks Gateway describes the networking device that enables data to enter and exit a LAN, and is where the host computers forward data packets that need to exit the LAN.
You want to connect two network that are using different protocol suites what device i use?
Translational Bridge
Which OSI layer addressing is required to route packets between two networks?
layer 3
What is IP forwarding?
IP forwarding enables one workstation to sit on two LANs and to act as a gateway forwarding IP packets from one LAN to another. IP forwarding is also referred to as 'bridging' networks.
What would the router do with packets destined to 192.168.254.254?
The router will use gateway of last resort IP address to forward packets destined to 192.168.254.254.
Your computer sends but does not accept packets How can you get it to receive packets?
When a computer is able to send but not receive packets, it means it has wrong DNS server addresses and gateway. Check out the correct addresses in order for the computer to send and receive packets.
What type of attack does an attacker imtercept inspect and alter packets on the fly in the conversation between two networks hosts?
Middle man attack
What is a router on the local network that is used to deliver packets to a remote network?
Default gateway
What type of firewall works on the Session layer that creates a connection and allows packets to flow between the two hosts without further checking?
circuit-level gateway
