If you’re planning on taking the Network+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of network device that connect networks together by routing traffic between the networks.
For example, can you answer this question?
Q. You are helping a business owner set up a basic network and you have the following equipment:
2 laptops with wired and wireless NICs
2 desktop PCs with wired and wireless NICs
2 Ethernet cables
1 wireless router with three physical ports
1 cable modem
The owner wants to connect as many systems as possible to the network and the Internet using wired connections. The owner does not have a budget for any more equipment. How should you configure the network?
A. Connect the wireless router to the modem with a cable. Connect two computers to the router with a cable. Connect the two other computers to the wireless router wirelessly.
B. Connect the modem to the wireless router with a cable. Connect two computers to the modem with a cable. Connect the two other computers to the modem wirelessly.
C. Connect the modem to the wireless router with a cable. Connect one computer to the modem with a cable. Connect the three other computers to the modem wirelessly.
D. Connect the wireless router to the modem with a cable. Connect one computer to the router with a cable. Connect the three other computers to the wireless router wirelessly.
More, do you know why the correct answer is correct and the incorrect answers are incorrect? The answer and explanation is available here.