Homework:
1) Explain in detail why either an intermediate device (switch/hub) or crossover cable is needed to connect two PCs.
2) Using your "lab" that you created in Weekly Homework A, display your IP address and MAC address from the Windows 10 command line interface (CLI). Be sure to explain your deliverable.
3) List and explain at least 2 factors that will cause a discrepancy between promised bandwidth and observed throughput.
4) Display your IP address and MAC address from the Linux (use openSuSe, Ubuntu, or Mint) command line interface. Be sure to explain your deliverable. (CLI).
5) Using a table to display your work, convert the following 3 binary numbers into decimal: Please note the correct answer can be obtained with a calculator, so you must show your work to receive credit.
• 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 = Decimal
• 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 = Decimal
• 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 = Decimal
6) Using a table to display your work, convert the following 3 decimal numbers into binary: note the correct answer can be obtained with a calculator, so you must show your work to receive credit.
• 121 = Binary
• 207 = Binary
• 052 = Binary
7) Explain in detail why it is significant to note whether the bit corresponding to 20 is on or off and how this acts as a parity check for your conversion.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.