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Networks Flashcards

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Networks

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A collection of computers and devices cpmmected by communication channels that facilitates communication between user and allows for sharing of resources

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Advantages of a network

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Sharing of data, information, hardware and software
Allowing communication

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Disadvantages of a network

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Need skilled staff to operate
Expensive to run and maintain

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4
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Types of networks

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LAN
WAN

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5
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Network architecture

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Peer to peer
Cilent server
Wireless Personal Network

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Advantages of a Wired Networks

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Faster data transfer
Better security
More reliable connection

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Disadvantages of a Wired Networks

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Lack of mobility
Installation requirement
Needs to be maintained

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Types of cabling

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Unshielded twisted pair
Fibre optic
Corexical

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Advantages over UTP of Fibre optic

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Can carry more signal
Faster transfer
Less susceptible to noise from other machines
Data loss is less over great distances

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Disadvantages over UTP of fibre optic

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Cable costs more
Cost alot to terminate at each end
Need specialist to maintain

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Wireless networks standard

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802/11X is the standard
a,b,g,n,ac,AX are categories

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Wireless Networks

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Wireless LAN
Mobile network
Satellite network
Microwave network
Infrared
Bluetooth

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The internet of things

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refers to the collective network of connected devices and the technology that faciliates communication between devices and the cloud as well as between the devices themselves

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NIC

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Allows a device to connect to a network
Where IP is stored

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Server types

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File Server
Web server
Proxy server
Database server
Mail Server
Print Server

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DHCP

DHCP

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Asigns an IP address to each device and gateway address in network

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DNS

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Links up the name of the device on network with IP

18
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Back up server

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control how back is performed

19
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Active Directory Domain Controller

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Responds to authentication request and verifies user. Also stores account information and enforces security policy

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wAP

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Acts as a central transmitter and receiver of wirless radio signals

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Router

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A device that connect multiple networks together
(Connects devices and protocols)

22
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Switch

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Device that provides connecting point for cables in a LAN
Decides which node that data is coming and going from

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Modem

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Connects LAN to internet by convertting analogy into digital and back
(not need in modern routers)

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Firewall

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Controls the traffic coming in and out of the network
(Network firewall or host-based firewall)

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Network Operating System

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Administration, file management, device managment and security. Controls computer systems and perpherals of network

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Internet

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Each devices as an IP address, either V6 or V4

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Intranet

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Private network accessible only by users within organisation

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TCP

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Converts data into packets.
Sends each packet towards the destination.
arranges the packets into the correct order when arriving
Reassembles the packets back into the correct format a the destination

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IP

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Responsible for the address and the routing of packets to the coorect destinatio, It uses packet switching to do this

30
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Ethernet

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A set of rules about how the data is communicated in wired network

31
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Packet switching

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Directs packets destination even if routes are different

32
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File transfer protocol

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Used to transfer files between devices

33
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VPN

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Allows users to use public networks as if they are using a private network

34
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NAS

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Device that offers data storage capabilities, users of the network can save and retrieve data from
Similar to file server but does not have the controll functions

35
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Advantages of a NAS

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  • is it has a large storage capacity and it easy to add further storage capacity if
    required.
  • It is relatively inexpensive and does not require a high level of expertise to set up and
    manage
  • As it is located in the LAN, the organisation has full control over the data stored and
    who has access to it.
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Disadvantage of a NAS

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  • All the data is stored in one place, if there was a disaster the data would be lost.
  • NAS is shared storage. As with other shared storage, system administrators must
    enforce quotas without which a few users may hog all the storage at the expense of
    other users

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