What is the major advantage of using multispeed devices such as 10/100BaseT NICs and switches/hubs on the same network? Include a short description of how they behave when connected to similar devices and when connected to slower devices.

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A 10/100BaseT device automatically functions as a 100BaseT device when plugged into another 10/100BaseT or 100BaseT device, but will function as a 10BaseT device when plugged into another 10BaseT device. This makes it easy for an organization to introduce 100BaseT devices as needed, rather than having to upgrade the entire network at once.

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Which of the following is not a function of ICMP?

a. Control the flow of data. b. To repair errors. c. To perform diagnostics. d. All the above are functions of ICMP.

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This means that a service is being denied to a computer, network, or network server. These can be on individual machines, on the network that connects the machines, or on all machines simultaneously.

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