Line C Network Technologies---- Flashcards
In computer networking, what Does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
In Computer networking, what does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
In computer networking, what is a LAN?
A group of computer devices connected with each other in a small place such as a home, school, campus, hospital, or a factory
In computer networking, what is a WAN?
A long-distance network that covers a country, continent, or the whole world
In computer networking, what is a MAN?
A larger networking area connecting Local Area Networks to a larger network of computers
In computer networking, what is the purpose of a firewall?
stops attacks from WAN to LAN
Even though it is old technology, what type of serial interface connection is still commonly used with industrial machines?
RS232
What type of ethernet connector is used in corrosive environments or when washdowns are needed?
M8 or M12 connectors