Karteikarten
Network Components
Karten in diesem Stapel (10)
- 1Wireless access point (WAP)Allows the devices to connect to a network
(either LAN or WAN)
Includes connection through Wifi and Bluetooth - 2RouterRouters are devices that send packets between networks and make decisions about the route the data should take.
- 3SwitchSwitches only send packets of data to the intended destination (not every connected node like a hub used to)
- 4Network interface card/controller (NIC)NICs, present on all devices connected to a network, provides the electronic signals for sending messages and receiving incoming signals.
- 5Ethernet(Cat 5e/ Cat6)Known as shielded twisted pair (UTP)
A network standard - 6Fibre opticVery fast cable but also more expensive (often used with WAN or larger LANs)
- 7Coaxial CableAn older networking standard
- 8NetworkTwo or more devices connected together in order to communicate and share resources
- 9Advantages of a network-File sharing
-Hardware sharing
-Can communicate
-Can sign in from any device in the network
- Centralised management and security
-User access levels - 10Disadvantages of a network-Cost - expensive hardware
-Risks of hacking
-Spread of malware
-Specialist staff often required
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- Year 9 Computing Karteikarten am Network Components, erstellt von Benjamin Jackson am 22/01/2018.
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- Benjamin Jackson
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