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- 1What is the hubThe hub is not intelligent as it sends data to all nodes across all of the network
- 2what is the switch?The switch is intelligent as it can send data to certain nodes
- 3what is the wireless access pointIn computer networking, a wireless access point is a networking hardware device that allows a WI-Fi device to connect to a wired network
- 4what is an routerit is used to send data between networks
- 5what is a niccomputer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network
- 6what is a computer network?it is a digital network which allows nodes to share resources
- 7What does WAN stand for?It stands for wide area network
- 8what does Lan stand forLarge area network
- 9what are the advantages of an computer networkNetworks allow computers to be connected together. They also allow for the easy sharing of information.
- 10what are the disadvantages of an computer networkit can be expensive. Viruses can spread to other computers easier. There is a danger of hacking.
- 11what is needed to produce a LAN1) Network Adapter
2) Network Medium
3) Cable Connectors
4) Power Supply
5)Hub/Switch/Router
6) Network Software - 12what is the difference between hub switchthe hub is non intelligent where as the switch is intelligent
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- Year 8 Computing Flashcards on network flashcards, created by Elliot Flanagan on 04/10/2017.
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