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- 1LANLocal area network
- 2WANWide area network
- 3Star NetworkA data and communication network in which all nodes are independently connected to one central unit
- 4Bus networkIn a bus network all the workstations, servers and printers are joined to one cable
- 5Ring networkIn a ring network each device is connected to two other devices , this forms a ring for the signal to travel round
- 6ExtranetPart of the intranet that can be accessed by authorised members of the public
- 7IntranetA network providing similar services to the internet but only avaliable within one company/establishment
- 8BridgeConnects a LAN to a LAN
- 9SwitchA computer networking device that connects devices together on a computer network
- 10GatewayA gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network
- 11PeriphiralsA peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way
- 12Routera device which forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
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- GCSE ICT Flashcards on Network flashcards, created by Samantha Tolley on 20/10/2015.
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