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- 1NetworkTwo or more devices connected together in order to share resources
- 2NodeA device connected to a network
- 3PacketA chunk of data that forms part of a message
- 4HardwareThe physical parts of a network
- 5LANA network that covers a single building or small site
- 6WANWide Area Network
A network that covers a large geographical area of at least one mile - 7RouterA device that sends packets between networks. It decides where to and how to send data to the correct device.
- 8WAPWireless Access Point
A device that allows devices to connect to a network using standards such as WI-FI and Bluetooth - 9SwitchFilters and forwards data packets directly to the intended device.
- 10MAC AdressA unique number assigned to each NIC. Identifies any device on a network
- 11NICNetwork Interface Card,
needed to connect to a network - 12IP addressA unique number that identifies a device on the internet
- 13Client Server NetworkMost common way to organise a LAN. One or more computers are designated servers.
A server typically looks after:
.logins and security
.file handling
.printing
.internet access - 14Peer to Peer NetworkAll computers are considered equal. Functionally can be divided amongst nodes. Each computer can act as a server.
- 15Disadvantages of networks.Viruses can spread easily from computer to computer
.requires often maintenance - 16Advantages of networks.you can easily share information to other people
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- Flashcards on Untitled, created by Thomas Raymond on 11/01/2022.
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