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Networks
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- 1Star network.
- 2Bus Network
- 3Ring Network
- 4bridgeConects two lans or two wan
- 5a file serverA device which controls access to separately stored files. As long as its on the same netrwork.
- 6a client–server networkA diagram of clients communicating with a server via the internet, has one computer acting as a file server.
- 7a peer-to-peer networkIn a peer-to-peer network all computers are of equal importance.
- 8Advantages of networksCan share printers
Can communicate by email.
Communicate by instant messenger.
Users can’t see other users files
Files can be shared with others easily. - 9Disadvantages of networksSoftware.
A large network needs training, and a network manager.
Cost of cabling and setting it up can be expensive. - 10lanlocal area network
- 11wanwide area networl
- 12switchsends data to the correct device
- 13intraneta local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software.
- 14gatewaya device used to connect two different networks, especially a connection to the Internet.
- 15peripheralsInput devices, such as a mouse and a keyboard. Output devices, such as a monitor and a printer. Storage devices, such as a hard drive or flash drive.
- 16routerRouters perform the "traffic directing" functions on the Internet
- 17extranetan intranet that can be partially accessed by authorized outside users, enabling businesses to exchange information over the Internet in a secure way
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- GCSE ICT Flashcards on Networks, created by harleystoney on 20/10/2015.
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