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- 1what is a network?a collection of nodes connected together
- 2what is a node?a device on a network
- 3name five different types of networkLAN- local area network
WAN- wide area network
WLAN- wireless local area network
MAN- metropolitan area network
SAN- storage area network - 4define topologylayout of the network
- 5what are three different topologies?bus, star and ring
- 6describe a bus topologythe computer and other devices are attached to a single backbone, signals travel in either direction
- 7describe a star topologythe client machines are connected to a central switch or hub, signals travel in either direction
- 8describe a ring topologydata passes through each node, traffic is one way
- 9a advantage of all?bus- easy to set up
star- robust (problems with a connection do not affect the whole network)
ring- very fast because of no collisions - 10a disadvantage of all?bus- limited distance can be covered
star- needs more expertise to maintain
ring- problems with the backbone can bring the whole network down - 11example where LAN is used?in schools
- 12example where WAN is used?in big firms like BT and Apple
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