Networking Flashcards
What is a network?
A number of interconnected devices.
What is a LAN?
A Local Area Network is a network that spams across a smaller area. The network is unable to be accessed unless within the radius of the network.
ex - Local WiFi.
What is a WAN?
A Wide Area Network is a network that spams across a larger area.
ex - The Internet.
What is topology?
The way of which a network is arranged and functions.
What is ring topology?
A topology where nodes are connected in a loop or ring shape.
What is bus or line topology?
A type of topology where each device is connected to a single cable.
What is star topology?
A type of topology where all devices are connected to one central hub.
What is a workstation?
A device connected to a network
What is a server?
A device that serves information to other computers, the clients.
What are data packets?
A unit of data stored in a packet that travels along a network path.
What is the difference between client-server networks and peer-to-peer networks.
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