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computer networks
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- 1What is a computer network?a series of computers connected together
- 2Describe a LANa LAN is a local area network, used for small distanced computers like schools.
- 3Describe a WANa WAN is a wide are network, used for large distanced computers like the world.
- 4What are the advantages of a computer network?An advantage is that you can connect computers with each other and its cheap.
- 5What are the disadvantages of a computer network?A disadvantage is that they can get hacked easily.
- 6What devices are needed to produce a LAN?A broadband connection.
A router.
A modem - 7What is the purpose of a NIC?A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, which is installed on a computer so that it can connect to a network. ...
- 8What is the purpose of a Router?A router is a switching device for networks, which is able to route network packets, based on their addresses, to other networks or devices
- 9What is the purpose of a Hub?A hub, also called a network hub, is a common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are devices commonly used to connect segments of a LAN.
- 10What is the purpose of a Switch?A switch is a device that is used at the Access or OSI Layer 2; a switch can be used to connect multiple hosts (PCs) to the network
- 11What is the purpose of a WAP?In computer networking, a wireless access point (WAP), or more generally just access point (AP), is a networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
- 12What is the purpose of a web browser?A web browser, or simply "browser," is an application used to access and view websites.
- 13What is the difference between a Hub and a Switch?a hub. A switch is used to connect various network segments. A network switch is a small hardware device that joins multiple computers together within one local area network (LAN). A Hub connects multiple Ethernet devices together, making them act as a single segment
- 14What is the Internet?The internet is a global network of computers that works much like the postal system, only at sub-second speeds. ... For that to work, they use a common 'language' called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). If you are on the net, you have an IP address.
- 15What is the World Wide Web?The World Wide Web ("WWW" or "The Web") is the part of the Internet that contains websites and webpages. ... Websites are composed of pages linked by hypertext links. They are written in HTML. The software to see the World Wide Web is called a web browser. One also needs a connection to the Internet.
- 16What is the purpose of an ISP?An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides Internet access to companies, families, and even mobile users. ISPs use fiber-optics, satellite, copper wire, and other forms to provide Internet access to its customers.
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