6.2 Network Hardware

Which device connects hosts using different transmission media on the same subnet?

A Bridge.

Which device would you use to connect two network segments with different subnet addresses?

A Router.

What are the main differences between a hub and a switch? What makes a switch a better choice?

A hub will transmit a data piece to each and every computer in a network and decide which system should keep it, a switch will find out which system needs the data piece and send it to that exact device, the hub takes much more effort, and in such is slower, this makes the switch the obvious choice.

What is the role of a DHCP server?

Automatically configures network hosts with IP addresses, subnet mass, and so on.

Which type of server handles user authentications?

Directory Server.

What are the benefits of using Internet appliances?

Fast preference, easy to set up, more effective.

What is the difference between half-duplex mode and full-duplex mode?

Half-duplex mode can only send and receive data at different times, whereas full-duplex mode can both receive and send data at the same time.

What is the transmission medium for wireless networks?

Media.