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Flashcards by Rebecca Harman, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Rebecca Harman
over 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| what is the purpose of a wireless router. | wireless router allows you to connect your Internet connection at home with any wireless device, such as a laptop, Smartphone or iPad. (Make a note: you just need to make sure your wireless network is secure. Use a power point. |
| ad-hoc networks | Ad-hoc network creates a network between just two devices. It has no need for a router (No middle man). A Bluetooth connection is a ad-hoc network. |
| Access Points | Ad-hoc network creates a network between just two devices. It has no need for a router (No middle man). A Bluetooth connection is a ad-hoc network. |
| Hardware - Switches | A Switch turns connections between machines on and off when they are needed to avoid these data collisions. |
| Hardware – Network cards | Network Interface cards come in wired or wireless forms. They are fitted into a computer or laptop so that they can be connect to a network. |
| copper Cables | Copper wire has been used to wire the home since the telephone became popular, over 100 years ago! It is perfect to send across a voice signal but it has very limited bandwidth. |
| Fibre optic cables | Fiber optics refers to technology that transmits data through thin strands of a highly transparent material that usually is either glass or plastic. They was created in 1970's |
| Hardware – Wireless | Many people have wireless routers in their homes now. This allows many devices to connect to the home network provided by a ISP. KCOM, BT, O2. A company will provide the service and will rent the usage of the cables to provide the service. to stay secure use a password.so only people with a password can access your WiFi. |
| In public wireless | Many public places offer free WiFi to people in the area. (can be unsafe as they are not secured and have no password ) |
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