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networks
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- 1What does LAN stand for?Local area network.
- 2What does WAN stand for?Wide area network.
- 3What is a switch?A switch connects nodes together.
- 4What is a hub?A hub is a common connection point for devices in a network.
- 5What is a router?A router is a small electronic device that allows multiple computer networks join together.
- 6What is the difference between a hub and a switch?A hub connects multiple Ethernet devices on one network. A switch connects nodes together.
- 7What is a wireless access point?A wireless access point allows you to connect to WiFi and Bluetooth.
- 8What are the three main topology's?Bus, Ring and Star.
- 9What does a switch do?It connects the nodes together.
- 10What does a wireless access point do?It is a device that enables you to connect to wifi or bluetooth.
- 11What does a router do?It is a small electronic device that allows multiple computer networks join together.
- 12What is a hub?A common connection point.
- 13What do you need to make a LAN?You need a network adaptor, network medium, cable connectors, power supply and a network software.
- 14What is the purpose of an isp?information service provider.
- 15What is the internet?A huge network of computers all connected together.
- 16What is the world wide web?A collection of webpages found on this network of computers (internet).
- 17LOOOOOKKNode>>Nic>>Router>>modern>>copper>>I
internet! - 18The 3 network topology's are...Star, Bus, Ring
- 19ISPA company that provides access to the internet for a monthly fee.
- 20Search EngineA database that can be searched using keywords to find websites on a particulate topic.
- 21WIFIA radio wave based system that connects your computer to a network or the internet.
- 22BroadbandDigital technology that provides multiple channels to stream data from the internet to you.
- 23Modem
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- Flashcards on networks, created by Sophie Stewart on 13/10/2017.
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