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Computer Networking

Computer networks are collections of computers which are connected together in order to communicate and transfer information. Questions about computer networks, networking protocols, and how to set them up belong here.

18,810 Questions

What is the address size of IPv5?

The address size of IPv5 (Internet Stream Protocol) is 2^72 (ST II use 72 bits for address field) and written similarity to IPv6.

What address is assigned to a computer that fails to locate a dhcp server?

Using NAT a computer fails to locate a DHCP server . NAT is method that provide mapping between private and universal addresses. Network address translation also supports VPN .

What is advantages and disadvantages of virtual circuit switching?

Advantages :

  • Data is delivered in ordered.
  • Reliable.
  • Packets don't contain destination address and hence headers are very small.

Disadvantages :

  • If one of the device does not work properly or fails, the complete connections is lost.
  • In cases of crises, It won't be able to handle a lot a traffic.
  • Load is not distributed in the network, Some routers may be overused, while others underused.

What is a communication protocol?

a way for transmitting data form one computer to the another across a network is called as communication protocol

What is true of a multilayer switch?

It can work at multiple OSI layers at the same time.

Which configuration file makes the changes persist across reboots to disable packet forwarding?

Network Configuration and Management is the configuration file that makes the changes persist across reboots to disable packet forwarding.

What is the best inexpensive network management tool that combines all the scanning monitoring reporting management ticketing functions your need as a network administrator?

NetCrunch 8 is an all-in-one monitoring and management solution that is licensed by node (unlike others that charge by app/element/counter/sensor/etc.), and has an embedded SQL database.

Is your ip address assigned to your router or to each computer on the network?

Your Router is assigned an IP address that is known as a public IP address then your router assigns out IP addresses that are known as local IP addresses. So the answer is yes and yes!

What is a stub network?

A stub network is a computer network, or part of an internetwork, with no knowledge of other networks, that will typically send much or all of its non-local traffic out via a single path, with the network aware only of a default route to non-local destinations.

What are the advantages of variable length subnet masking VLSM?

There is a few great things about variable length subnet masking VLSM. The main great thing about it is that you can get a membership.

What information is required by a router to successfully route packets?

To route a packet, usually an IP packet, a router compares the destination address to its (the router's) routing table. The router can get entries (rows) in its routing table in three different ways: (1) directly connected networks; (2) static routes (the route was configured manually by an administrator); (3) dynamic routes (the router learned available routes from a neighboring router, using a routing protocol such as RIP or OSPF).