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Topic 2 - Connectivity (part 2)
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- 1What is a network OP?A network operating system is a person or organization incharge of managing communication between devices ona network
- 2Name 6 components of wired and wireless systems- Cables
- Wireless access points (WAP)
- Gateways
- Switches
- Routers
- Boosters - 3What are the cable functions?Cables provide physical pathways for data to be transmitted between wired devices
- 4What is the function of a wireless access pointA WAP acts as a bridge between the quisycal wired infrastructure and wireless devices providing wireless connectivity between devices using Wi-Fi technology
- 5What is a switch and some functions?A switch is a device on a network that connects muplite systems together to create a LAN network. It helps filtrate and forward data packets to the right device when needed
- 6What is a gatewayAdevice that connects 2 or more networks together (E.g. - it connects LANs to a WAN)
- 7What is a router?A device that helps information and requests travel through different computer networks. It manages internet traffic withing a network
- 8What is a booster?A device used to amplify the signlas in a network so that a larger area is covered
- 9What is a server?A large, powerful computer that stores lots of information and is dedicated to providing specific services to users within a network
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- Descrição
- LOs covered - 2.3 Requirements for connecting to a network, including the internet
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- Stacey R
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