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networks
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- 1What is a computer network?A computer network is a group of devices that are connected together to share resources
- 2Describe a LAN.A LAN stands for local area network it is a network that is fairly small ; could be used for schools.
- 3Describe a WANA WAN stands for a wide area network that can be connected in a playstation network.
- 4What are the advantages of a computer network?You can share resources. You can call anyone in the world.
- 5What are the disadvantages of a computer network?It can get addictive.
- 6What devices are need to produce a LAN.Switch, network interface card, router and a wireless access point.
- 7What is the purpose of a NIC?it connects you to the network. Needed by all devices such as desktops and laptops computers to connect to a network
- 8What is the purpose of a Router?It connects multiple networks and the primary forwarding specifically the destination IP
- 9What is the purpose of a Hub?A hub, also called a network hub, is a common connection point for devices in a network.
- 10What is the purpose of a SwitchThe basic function that any switch is supposed to perform is to receive information from any source connected to it and dispatch that information to the appropriate destination only.
- 11What is the purpose of a WAP?Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a technical standard for accessing information over a mobile wireless network.
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- Flashcards on networks, created by Hasaan Naveed on 08/10/2018.
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