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Solution Manual for Computer Networks 6th Edition / All Chapters Full Complete 2023 with Questions and Answers

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Solution Manual for Computer Networks 6th Edition / All
Chapters Full Complete 2023 with Questions and Answers
1.Describe the purpose of a NIC. (2 marks) -
Correct Answer>>Allow a computer to connect to a
network by sending and receiving electrical signals.

2.Distinguish between a network hub and a
network switch. (4 marks) - Correct Answer>>A
hub sends data to all connected ports; a switch
sends data to specific addresses.

3.Describe three ways in which security can be
implemented on a wireless access point.
(3 marks) - Correct Answer>>Hide SSID, restrict
access to specific MAC addresses, encryption

4.Describe the purpose of a router. (2 marks) -
Correct Answer>>Directs data packets, to their
destinations.

5.What is a network bridge? (2 marks) - Correct
Answer>>A hardware device that connects two
networks.

, 6.State three different uses for a network server. (3
marks) - Correct Answer>>database,games,email

7.Explain the difference between a client-server
network and a peer-to-peer network.
(4 marks) - Correct Answer>>A client-server
network has separate client machines as
workstations that request services and a server to
provide services. A peer to peer network doesn't
have a server. Instead, services are carried out by
the computers, or 'peers' on network. On a peer to
peer network all computers have equal status, they
act as workstations and also all have network
functionality.

8.Explain why bus networks can often be slow. (3
marks) - Correct Answer>>Collisions; re-sends
often necessary

9.State two advantages of a star network over a
bus network.
(2 marks) - Correct Answer>>fewer collisions;
faster transmission

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