Explanation should include the following:
- Router
- Switch
- Multilayer switch
- Firewall
- Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)
- IDS/IPS
- Access point (wireless/wired)
- Content filter
- Load balancer
- Hub
- Analog modem
- Packet shaper
- VPN concentrator
Process/Skill Questions:
- What device allows more than one network to be created?
- What is the difference between an IDS and an IPS?
- What is the benefit of a switch vs. a hub in terms of bandwidth use?
- What is the security benefit of a switch vs. a hub?