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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