Networks Flashcards
1
Q
What is LAN
A
Local Area Network
Small geographical area
Hardware is owned by the organisation that uses it
2
Q
What is WAN
A
Wide Area Network
Connects LANs
Organisations hire infrastructure
3
Q
NIC
A
Network Interface Card
Allows a device to connect to a network
4
Q
What does a Switch do?
A
It connects devices on a LAN
They receive data from devices and transmit the data using MAC addresses
5
Q
What does a Router do?
A
They direct data on the internet by directing data packets to their correct destination
