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Networking cards
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- 1What is a Router?A router connects two or more networks together and forwards packages. It can be used to connect a network to the internet.
- 2What is a Switch?A switch is an intelligent device used to make LAN's. It sends the message directly to the receiver.
- 3What is a Hub?A hub is a dumb device used to make LAN's. It broadcasts the message to find the recipient.
- 4What is a Server?A computer that is dedicated to responding to requests from other clients. Could be dedicated to mail, files etc.
- 5What is a WAP & Wireless?WAP stands for Wireless Access Point and allows devices to connect to a wired network via Wi-Fi.
- 6What is a Bridge?A bridge is used to connect to two parts of a LAN together. This means both parts will act as one LAN.
- 7What is a Modem?Will provide connection to the network via dial-up connections using telephone lines.
- 8What are Wires?Wires have many varieties, like coaxial cables (copper based), twisted pair (Twisted to minimize electrical interference) and fibre optic (glass). Connects a network together.
- 9What is a NIC?A Network Interface Card is added to the motherboard allowing and device to connect to the network.
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- Flashcards on Networking cards, created by Henry Labrow on 08/02/2018.
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