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networking hardware & cable media
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- 1networking switchpurpose of a networking switch?
a switch is used to direct incoming and outgoing data transmissions between computing devices and the cloud. - 2routerpurpose of a router?
A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the "traffic directing" functions on the Internet. - 3wireless routerpurpose of a wireless router?
A wireless router is a device that performs the functions of a router and also includes the functions of a wireless access point. It is used to provide access to the Internet or a private computer network. - 4coaxial-cablepurpose of coaxial-cable?
Coaxial cable,or coax, is a type of cable that has an inner conductor surrounded by a tubular insulating layer, surrounded by a tubular conducting shield. Many coaxial cables also have an insulating outer sheath or jacket. - 5twisted coaxial pairElectrical signal communication through wires,this is not energy efficient.Medium noise contamination.Less affected by external magnetic interference.Medium Bandwidth meaning a moderate amount of data can be downloaded.Reasonable easily installation.Moderately expensive
- 6Network classification & TopologyThese flashcard will cover the following:
LANs,WANs,PANs & VPNs - 7LANA LAN is a network of computers which are connected together in a limited area, usually the same building or a couple of nearby buildings.
LANs are usually high speed and they make use of connected periperhals such as printers - 8WANA WAN is a computer network that joins computers together over long distances.
Computers on a WAN can be joined using the public telephone system, fibre optic cables, satellites or other means. - 9PANA personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for data transmission among devices such as computers, telephones and personal digital assistants.
- 10VPNVPN, or virtual private network, is a network that is constructed by using public wires — usually the Internet — to connect to a private network, such as a company's internal network.
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- Flashcards on networking hardware & cable media, created by Haydn Priestley on 11/09/2015.
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