networks

networks

1. WAN-wide area network

2. LAN-local area network

3. DMS-domain name system

4. VPN-virtual private network

5. router-To transmit data

6. MBPS-megabits per second

7. A LAN covers a small geographical area whereas a WAN covers a wide geographical area. All of the telecommunications equipment used in a LAN is owned by the organisation whereas a telecommunications company provides infrastructure for a WAN.

8. • All devices have equal status, there is no central server which makes them relatively easy to maintain. • There is no dependence on the server. If one device fails only the information stored on that device will be inaccessible. The network will still operate without that node. • They are relatively easy to set up without the need for a network manager.

9. WAN(wireless access port)

10. NIC(network interface card)

11. TCP(transmission control protocol)

12. URL-unique recourse location.

13. FTP-File transfer protocol

14. VPN-virtual private network

15. The VPN provides privacy, freedom and security

16. NIC-network interface card

17. WAP-wireless access port

18. TCP-transmission control protocol