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Networking Flashcards

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1Local Area Network (LAN)A network which all nodes are located in a small geographical radius from the main server.
2Wide Area Network (WAN)A network which all nodes are located in a large geographical radius from the main server.
3Data PacketsA file which is split into many different pieces which is sent across a network. Stores data. It is reassembled at the other end.
4HubA central area where all nodes connect to, eg, a modem or server.
5Peer to Peer NetworkAll users are equal and files and peripherals can be shared.
6Star TopologyMost common type of server, all nodes connect to one main hub.
7Ring TopologyA server topology where all computers (nodes) are linked in a ring.
8MAC Addressing(Media Access Control) Each node has a unique MAC Address which it uses to connect to a hub. This is its identity. It can be used to limit what each device can do as its MAC Address stays the same.