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Networking Keywords 2
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- 1LAN(Local Area Network) A network in which computer systems are close together in a small area
- 2Bus TopologyA network topology in which all of the devices in the network are connected to a main communications line called a bus, along which signals are sent
- 3Star TopologyA network topology where all network devices are connected to one central computer which is often used as a file server
- 4EncryptionIt provides security for data by preventing it from being understood
- 5AuthentificationThe process of checking the identity of a user
- 6KeyA word or code that changes plain text into cipher text and vice versa
- 7DecipherTransforming cipher text to plain text
- 8FirewallAn application used in a network to prevent external users gaining unauthorised access
- 9PAN(Personal Area Network) Computer network used for data transmission amongst devices
- 10TetheringIt uses a short range wireless connection such as Bluetooth to allow mobile devices to connect to the internet
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on Networking Keywords 2, created by Sarah Malik on 13/10/2016.
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