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Network
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- 1Networktwo or more devices connected together together in order to communicate and share resources
- 2NodeA device connected to a network
- 3PacketA chunk of data that forms part of a message
- 4HardwareThe physical parts of a network
- 5LAN (Local Access NetworkA network that covers a single building or a small site
- 6WAN (Wide Access Network)A network that cover a large geographical area of a least 1 mile
- 7RouterA device that send packets between networks. It makes decisions about where to send data and by what router
- 8WAP (Wireless Access Point)A device that allows devices to connect to a network using standards such as WiFi and Bluetooth
- 9SwitchFilters and forwards data packets directly to the intended recipient
- 10HubFilters and forwards data packets to all connected nodes
- 11NIC (Network Interface Controller)A computer Componet that allows a computer to a network
- 12MAC Address (Media Access Control)A unique number assigned to each NIC. Identifies any device on a network
- 13IP address:A unique number that identifies a device o the internet.
- 14Client ServerMost common way to organised a LAN. One or more computers are designated servers. A server typically looks after:
Logins and security
File handling
Printing
Internet Access - 15Peer to Peer NetworkAll Computers are considered equal. Functionality can be divided amongst nodes. Each computer con act as a server
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- Flashcards on Network , created by Lucy Pittaway on 06/01/2021.
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