Flashcards
Computer Science Revision
Cards in this deck (5)
- 1Wireless Access Point (WAP) role?Allows wireless devices to connect to a network (either LAN or WAN), includes connections through WiFi and Bluetooth.
- 2What is a Router?Routers are devices that send packets between networks and make decisions about the route the data should take.
- 3What is a Switch?Switches only send packets of data to the intended destination (not every connected node like a hub used.)
- 4What is a Network Interface Card (NIC)?NICs present on all devices connected to a network, provides the electronic signals for sending messages and receiving incoming signals.
- 5What is a Transmission Media?Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
-Ethernet (Cat 5e / Cat6)
-A networking standard
Fibre optic
- Very fast cable but also expensive (often used with WAN or larger LANs)
Coaxial Cable
- An older networking standard