Computer networks Flashcards
what is a computer network
a computer network consists two or more computers connected to each other
what does LAN represent
Local Area Network
what is LAN
LAN is a network that is used to cover small areas
eg. a school or a building
What does WAN represent
Wide Area Network
what is WAN
WAN is a network that is used to cover large areas
eg. a country
what is intranet
intranet users send messages to one another to access restricted resources within the organization
what is the internet
the internet is a global network that allows any user to access and share information
what is wired connections
wired connections are used to connect devices with a cable
how is data transmitted
data is transmitted using cables
what is wireless connection
wireless connection is when data is transmitted without the use of cables
what is the Network interface card
the NIC is a hard ware component installed within a computer which enables it to transmit and recieve data
the NIC can be connected ..
wired or wireless
what is a modem
a modem is a device that converts data from one form to another
what is a switch
a switch is a network device that connects multiple devices together to form a network
what is a router
a router is a device that connects multiple devices together
