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hammyp992531 English 9 cards

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1ServerThe least powerful computer provides services for all the computers in the network
2Backup StorageA ways of maintaining security on your
computer
eg: cloud storage, external devices (hard disks)
3FirewallA security guard, all data is checked to protect the network from unauthorised personal
4PrintersPrinters can be connected by via a network, they can print in black or white or in colour.
5Network Infrastructureeg: Ethernet cable, fibre-optic cabling
Hardware or software that allows a network to connect and communicate
6HubA device that connects multiple Ethernet cable type devices with several ports where data is recieved and sent again
7SwitchSimilarly to a hub, but switch data is transferred more directly and efficiently as it is transferred directly to the destination
8Wifi RouterA wirreless access poit to provide access to a range of devices
9Network Infrastructure cardThe card with an Ethernet cable input and is fitted in the back of the computer to the motherboard