Comparing Local Networking Hardware

Question 1

is a group of computers connected by cabling and one
or more network switches that are all installed at a single geographical location. might span a single floor in a building, a whole building, or multiple nearby
buildings (a campus).

Answer 1

local area network (LAN)

Question 2

(IEEE) 802.3

Answer 2

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Question 3

100BASE-T (100 Mbps)
1000BASE-T (1000 Mbps) (or 1 Gbps)
10GBASE-T (10Gbps)

Answer 3

The IEEE 802.3 standards are designated xBASE-Y, where x is the nominal data rate and Y is the cable type.

Question 4

uses radios and antennas for data transmission and reception. IEEE 802.11

Answer 4

wireless local area network (WLAN)

Question 5

cables and switches connected in spans which is a network that connects multiple smaller networks, such as local area networks (LANs), over a large geographical area. WANs can connect devices in different offices, cities, or even countries.

Answer 5

wide area network (WAN)

Question 6

company dedicated to facilitating access to the Internet from local networks is called

Answer 6

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Question 7

specific network type covering an area equivalent to a city or other municipality. MANs are larger than LANs but smaller than wide area networks (WANs).

Answer 7

Metropolitan area network (MAN)

Question 8

A network designed for small businesses and individuals with limited workspaces, such as homes or small offices and are typically small Local Area Networks (LANs) with fewer than 10 devices.

Answer 8

small office home office (SOHO)