Networking Unit Study Guide Flashcards
A group of computers that are connected and communicated with one another
Computer Network
Part of a message that is transmitted over a network
Packet
A network that connects devices that are relatively close to each other, usually in the same building
LAN (Local Area Networking)
A network that connects devices over a large area, like a city or country
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Physcial arrangement of devices in a network
Topology
A computer or other electronic device connected to a network
Node
A network topology where each node is connected to a central device or hub
Star Topology
A topology where each node is daisy-chained along the same backbone, similar to Christmas Lights
Bus Topology
A network topology where each ode is daisy chained together where the end of the network comes back around to the first node, forming a complete circle
Ring Topology
An agreeed upon format for transmitting data between two devices
Protocol
A device that let messages flow between networks
Network Router
A common connection point between devices in a network
Hub
A card that connects a computer to a network
Network Interface Card
A network that connects devices using radio signals
Wireless Network
Advantages and Disadvantages of ____:
1) Works efficiently for small Networks
2) Easier to connect and remove devices without affecting other devices
1) No great for large networks
2) Identifying problem become difficult if the whole things does down
Bus Topology
Advantages and Disadvantages of ____:
1) Easily manageable
2) Can add more stars to extend the network
1) High Cost
2) Very dependent on central device; hard to manage
Star Topology
Advantages and Disadvantages of ____:
1) No limitation for number of devices and easy to achieve with less effort
2) Very adaptable
1) When the data transfers from one device to another, it passes through every workstation, which causes a lag in the time while the data reaches its destination
2) Bad protection/security other devices can access information of others
Ring Topology
Advantages and Disadvantages of ____:
1) Nearly impossible to take down
2) Easy to add new devices
3) Scalability is simple
1) Complex Structure
2) Difficult to set up initially
3) Costly compared to others
4) Risk of redundant connections
Mesh Topology
A system or a program that requests the activity of one or more other systems or programs, called servers, to accomplish specific tasks
A Client
A computer program or device that provides services or resources requested by other programs or devices, known as clients
A Server
What are the different types of specialized servers?
-Web Servers
-File Servers
-Database Servers
-Game Servers
-Mail Servers
-DNS Servers
-VPN Servers
-Streaming Servers
-Backup Servers
-Cloud Servers
Used to host websotes and serve web pages to clients over the internet
Web Servers
Used to store and manage files and data for a network of users
File Servers
Used to store, manage, and retrieve large amounts of data for applications
Database Servers
Used to host multiplayer games and manage game sessions
Game Servers
Used to send and receive email messages
Mail Servers