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network items falshcard
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- 1what is a switchThis is a device that connects nodes together and sends what ever is needed to the correct one. This works a lot faster as it is programmed to have to traffic jams.
- 2what is a hubA hub is a device that connects nodes together. However, this technology is not intelligent, as it sends signals to all computers.
- 3what is a WANA WAN is also known as Wi-Fi, hotspot or Bluetooth. It features radio transmitters which facilitates connectivity between devices and internet.
- 4what is a routerRouters work by sending data between networks. An example is the internet.
- 5what is a network interface cardThey transfer things from the node into data signals that are transferred across the network.
- 6what is a LANLocal area network. It connects devices together with Wi-Fi in the local area.
- 7what is a computer networkA set of computers linked together to share resources. It includes the internet and files.
- 8what are the advantages of a computer networkIt connects printers, scanners and copiers and shares software.
- 9what are the disadvantages of a computer networkSetting it all up can be expensive and is sometimes complicated.
- 10what devices are needed to produce a LANnetwork adapter
wired cables and connecters
power supply
hub/switch/router
network software. - 11what is the purpose of a NICit contains the electronics required to communicate using a wired network.
- 12what is the purpose of a routerto connect multiple networks and forward packets using Wi-Fi.
- 13what is the purpose 0f a hubit connects computers and networks together.
- 14what is the purpose of a switchto connect networks together and forward information.
- 15what is the purpose of a WAPconnected to a wired network and sends data between wireless devices.
- 16what is the difference between a hub and a switcha switch connects various networks together and a hub connects various devices together.
- 17what is the interneta global computing network providing a variety of information and ways to communicate.
- 18what is the world wide weban information system on the internet that allows documents to connect with other documents.
- 19what is the purpose of a modemit converts digital signals generated by computers.
- 20what is the purpose of an ISPprovides services using and accessing the internet.
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