Flashcards

Networks

Caleb Gray Inglês 11 flashcards

Flashcards do conjunto (11)

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 part of a network.
5LANLocal area network. Covers a small area
6WANWide area network, covers
a large area, at least 1 mile
7RouterA device that sends packets between networks. It also makes decisions about where to send data and by what route.
8WAPA device that
allows devices to
connect to a network
using standards such as
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
9SwitchA device that
allows devices to
connect to a network
using standards such as
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
10HubFilters and forwards
data packets to all
connected nodes.
11NICA computer component
that allows a computer to
connect to a network