Flashcards

network

Torin McLaren English 16 cards

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1networktwo or more devices connected together in order to communicate and share resources
2nodea device connected to a network
3packeta chunk of data that forms part of a message
4hardwarethe physical parts of a network
5LAN (local area network)a network that covers a single building or a small site
6WAN (wide area network)a netowrk that cover a large goegraphical are of at least one mile
7routera device that sends packets betweem networks. it makes decisions about whare to send data and by what route
8wireless access point (WAP)a device that allows devices to connect to network using standards such a Wi-Fi and bluetooth
9switchfilters and forwards data packets directly to the intended recipient
10hubfilters and forwards data packets to all connected nodes
11network interface control (NIC)a computer component that allows a computer to connect to a network
12mac addressa unique number assigned to each NIC. identifies and device on a network
13IP addressa unique number thet identifies a device in the internet
14most common way to organise a LANone or more computers are designated servers and i typically looks after logins and security, file handling, printing and internet access
15peer to peer networkall computer are considered equal. functionality can be divided among nodes. each computer can act as a server
16topologythe physical layout of a network