NETWORK

NETWORK

1. Hardware

   • Ethernet Cable
     • You can connect your device to a router, switch or another computer
   • Switch
     • Switches can connect to other switches and routers to build large local area networks
   • Router
     • Allow to share you resources like internet connection
   • Network Interface Cable
     • Any device which connects to a (LAN) or a (WAN)
   • Wireless access point
     • Commonly known as a WI-FI range extender
   • Server
     • A powerful computer which controls the network
   • Modern
     • Used to connect you to a wide area network such as the internet
   • Peripherals
     • Any sort of devices which connect to your device or computer

2. Security

   • Encryption
     • A message that encodes a message or a file
   • Anti Malware software
     • Can stop malware attacks like viruses by providing real time protection. It can scan protection periodically when you lock the device. It can also cure quarantine.
   • Passwords
     • When a user changes the password or keeps it it will always stay the same when the computer security takes the data
   • FAPE
     • Stands for Football Playing APE
   • Firewall
     • A firewall is simply a program or hardware that filters data

3. Network types

   • WPAN
     • Stands for Wireless personal area network that connects to only personal networks
       • What does LAN stand for?
         • What does WAN stand for?
         • What does WPAN stand for?
   • LAN
     • One network that connects devices together over a small geographical area
   • WAN
     • Networks which are connected over a large geographical area

4. Connection

   • Ethenect
     • Advantages
       • Disadvantages
         • Cables are more expensive
       • Faster data transferring speed
   • WIFI
     • Advantages
       • Disadvantages
         • Slower transferring speed
       • Good for connecting devices to a LAN
   • Bluetooth
     • Advantages
       • Disadvantages
         • Can be hacked by unauthorised users
       • Up to 7 devices can be paired
   • GPRS
     • Advantages
       • Can be used on the move
     • Disadvantages
       • Data can be expensive

5. Keywords

   • Peripheral
   • Data transfer speed
   • Security
   • Range
   • Definition

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