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Network Flashcards
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- 1LANLocal Area Network
- 2WANWide Area Network
- 3A File ServerA file server is a computer on the network that holds files that can be used by other computers on the same network
- 4Ring
- 5Star
- 6Bus
- 7A Client–Server NetworkA client-server network has one computer acting as a file server
- 8A Peer-To-Peer NetworkIn a peer-to-peer network all computers are of equal importance
- 9An IntranetA network providing similar services to the internet but only available within one company
- 10An ExtranetPart on an intranet can be accessed by authorised members of the public
- 11World Wide WebThe collection of multimedia info or resources available on the internet
- 12SwitchA device that filters data packets and forwards them between segments of the network
- 13Network interface card (NIC)Computer hardware, generally installed inside the computer or peripheral, that allows devices to connect to a wired network
- 14GatewayA system that allows LAN to connect with a WAN such as the internet
- 15Router (generally located at gateways)A device that forwards data packets along a network. They determine the best path for forwarding the packets, by communicating with other routers
- 16BridgeConnects a LAN to another LAN
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- GCSE ICT Flashcards on Network Flashcards, created by bethanyharrisonn on 20/10/2015.
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