CIS 105 Sound Byte: Installing a Home Computer Network
Which of the following is TRUE about a wireless network?
Any device with wireless capabilities can connect to the network.
When setting up a network, which of the following is the suggested order for turning on equipment?
Broadband modem, router, computers, and TVs
Which device is used to connect a network to the Internet?
Modem
Which device shares an Internet connection with other devices?
Router
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a home network?
They are expandable enough for an office of 20-30 users.
802.11n is now called
Wi-Fi 4
802.11n and 802.11ac are protocols that are used with _____ networks.
Wireless
switch
acts like a traffic signal on a network
Router
connects two or more computers to the Internet
Ethernet
connects wired devices to the network.
802.11ac
fastest wireless protocol
network adapter
needed by a computer or peripheral to connect to a network
To share an Internet connection with multiple devices on a home network, you need to connect a ________ to your modem.
router
If your router does not have enough wired ports to add more devices, you can install a ________ to add extra ports to your network.
switch
Which is NOT true about home networks?
-All network devices must be running the same operating system. -Setting up a home network is very complex and suitable only for professionals. -Wireless devices initially must connect with a wired connection until settings can be switched to wireless.
The most current wireless Ethernet standard is:
802.11ac
Which of the following is currently the fastest wireless standard?
802.11ac
UTP is a type of _____ used in a wired network to connect a device to the router.
Cable
To determine the network adapter in a Windows device, you use the Control Panel _____ utility
Device Manager
Most home networks use the ________ standard.
Ethernet
_____ is the most widely used standard protocol for home networks.
Ethernet
Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of a home network?
Files are more secure when stored on a home network.