What can be the answer for this question -- Datapath through 3 routers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving data transmission through three routers, focusing on what information can be intercepted by an intruder at one of the routers. The context includes aspects of networking, encryption, and data security.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that since routers operate at the Network Layer, only certain information can be accessed, proposing option (D) as the correct answer.
  • Another participant argues that TCP port numbers cannot be encrypted because they are necessary for routing data, implying that both host and port numbers must remain visible.
  • A later reply reiterates the point about TCP numbers being necessary for communication, questioning the initial answer and seeking clarification on the correct response.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on which pieces of information can be learned by an intruder at R2, with no consensus reached on the correct answer.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the assumptions regarding the encryption methods or the specific roles of the routers in relation to the data being transmitted.

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Homework Statement


An IP machine Q has a path to another IP machine H via three IP routers R1, R2, and R3.
Q—R1—R2—R3—H
H acts as an HTTP server, and Q connects to H via HTTP and downloads a file. Session layer
encryption is used, with DES as the shared key encryption protocol. Consider the following four
pieces of information:

[I1] The URL of the file downloaded by Q
[I2] The TCP port numbers at Q and H
[I3] The IP addresses of Q and H
[I4] The link layer addresses of Q and H

Which of I1, I2, I3, and I4 can an intruder learn through sniffing at R2 alone?

(A) Only I1 and I2
(B) Only I1
(C) Only I2 and I3
(D) Only I3 and I4

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The Attempt at a Solution


As Router works only at Network Layer (which is on top of link layer) of TCP/IP Protocol Stack. Hence option (d) seems appropriate. But correct ans is (c) how
 
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you can't encrypt the tcp numbers as they are used to rout your data. You need the host # and port # to talk to the machine after that every else can be encrypted.
 
jedishrfu said:
you can't encrypt the tcp numbers as they are used to rout your data. You need the host # and port # to talk to the machine after that every else can be encrypted.
@jedishrfu then what ans would you suggest.
 

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