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Data Netwroks and their components
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- 1Expand the acronym LANLocal Area Network
- 2Expand the acronym WANWide Area Network
- 3Advantages of LANShare expensive peripherals
Share software using file server
Share files via shared resources
Communicate via email or bc
Flexible access - 4What is a file server?Main component of a network
- 5Features of a file serverMore powerful than other computers
More RAM and hard disk space
Manages files and network security
Ensures only authorized users - 6What does a typical server hold?Network operating software system
Application software
User files
System software
Utility software - 7Network Interface CardAllows communication with devices on the network
- 8Network cableLinks computers to the network or each other
Plugs directly into NIC
Carries data along cables - 9SwtichConnects to a group of computers and to file server
Organizes communication
Can send data to particular computer - 10RouterShares a network connection between devices
Enables LAN to connect to internet or WAN
Integrated security features
Translate information from the internet - 11Wireless RouterAllows computer to connect to a LAN
Enables home users to connect to the internet without cables
Uses wireless NIC or 'wireless enabled' - 12Network softwareMust be installed on computer to allow it to communicate with the file server and other computers
- 13Communication ProtocolAn agreed standard or set of rules for sending/receiving data on a network
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- Fichas sobre Data Netwroks and their components, creado por Sophie McColgan el 06/05/2015.
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