3.1 Networks Flashcards
Network
Set of computer or computer systems that are interconnected and share resources and data
Node
A device in a network
Client
A computer or a software application that requests a service from a server connected in the same network
Hub
Connection Point for all nodes on a single network connected via ethernet cables
DATA TRANSFER
Device–> Hub –> Device
Switch
Connection point but can identify which device is connected to which port. It will only send it to the target devices
Whereas Hub sends data to all devices
Router
Device that connects network to another network
LAN
Local Area Network
Networks connected within limited geographical are
(eg. home, school, office, etc.)
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
Devices from different segments in a LAN connected logically
(eg. LAN in a hospital with different departments)
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network
Connects nodes in a limited geographical but without any wires
Less Secure than LAN
WAN
Wide Area Network
Connects computer systems or LANs from different geographical areas
(eg. internet)
SAN
Storage Area Network
Type of LAN designed specifically to handle large data transfers.
PAN
Personal Area Network
Network that covers individual’s working area, extremely small
(eg. iPhone and AirPods)
P2P
Peer to Peer Network
Uses a distributed networl architechture where all systems in teh network are all decentralized.
All nodes are clients and servers at the same time.
Standards
A set of guidelines and minimum requirements which must be matched by all networks. If they are not kept,
–>incompatability issues will arise
(eg. PCI Standard
Standard for a slot on motherboard and expansion cards. All cards that follow the PCI standard will be able to fit and communicate with the motherboard)
3.1.3 Describe how communication over networks is broken down into different layers
–>Organising the network into layers makes the process less complex.
–>Each problem is spilt into distinct modules.
–>Each Layer carries out a sequence of operations
OSI Model
Physical
Data Link
Network
Transport
Session
Presentation
Application
“Please Do Not Take Steve’s Pet Alligator”
TCP/IP model
describes all the functions that take place at each layer of protocols within the TCP/IP suite
–> Represents all the functionailty required for succesful communication between users.
Network
Internet
Transport
Application
“NITA” ambani
See Docs for Image
VPN
Virtual Private Network
Makes a tunneled network connection through the Internet or any other public network
–> Ideal for secure connections
–>Allows clients from distant locations to connect for reasons such as LAN not having cables long enough or WAN too far for secure connection.
Hardware/ Software Requirements of VPN
- Internet Access (S)
- VPN software (S)
- VPN router (H)
- VPN applicance (H)
- VPN concentators (in order to handle large groups) - (S)
- VPN servers (S)
Secure VPN
All traffic is encrypted/ authenticated and sent along virtual tunnels