Networks CH3 Flashcards
The most basic type of computer network
Personal Area Network (PAN)
It is a type of network designed to connect devices within a short range, typically around one person.
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Offers a network range of 1 to 100 meters from person to device providing communication
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Bluetooth headphones and a smartphone, USB connections, Infrared devices, Home IoT network are examples of what type of network?
Personal Area Network (PAN)
computer network that connects computers through a common communication path, contained within a limited area, that is, locally
Local Area Network (LAN)
The two important technologies involved in this network are Ethernet and Wi-fi
Local Area Network (LAN)
This is the type of computer network that connects computers over a geographical distance through a shared communication path over a city, town, or metropolitan area
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
a type of network that is larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
MAN depends upon this different technologies to establish a network:
FDDI (Fiber distribution data interface)
ATM (Asynchronous transfer mode)
SMDS (Switched multi-megabit data service)
Meaning of FDDI
Fiber distribution data interface
Meaning of ATM
Asynchronous transfer mode
Meaning of SMDS
Switched multi-megabit data service
A type of computer network that connects computers over a large geographical distance through a shared communication path.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
defined as a group of local area networks that communicate with each other with a range above 50km.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Meaning of WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network
Meaning of SAN
System-Area Network
Meaning of POLAN
Passive Optical Local Area Network
Meaning of EPN
Enterprise Private Network
Meaning VPN
Virtual Private Network
Meaning of HAN
Home Area Network
A device that provides a location for devices to connect to a wired network
Access Point
Often used to connect wireless devices like phones, laptops, and tablets to a wired network
Access point
A device like a switch that routes data packets based on their IP addresses
Router
Mainly a Network Layer device
Router
Normally connect LANs and WANs and have a dynamically updating routing table based on which they make decisions on routing the data packets
Router
A device that converts digital signals into analog signals and vice versa, allowing devices to connect to the internet.
Modem
The word modem is short for
Modulator-Demodulator
A wireless network device that acts as a portal for devices to connect to a local area network.
Access Point
A network device that is use for extending the wireless coverage of an existing network and for increasing the number of users that can connect to it.
Access Point
A network device that can act as a hub that sets up a local area network and manages all of the devices and communication in it.
Router
A network device that can act as a sub-device within the local area network that provides another location for devices to connect from and enables more devices to be on the network.
Access Point
Are key building blocks for any network.
Switch
A network device that connects multiple devices, such as computers, wireless access points, printers, and servers; on the same network within a building or campus.
Switch
Two types of Switch
Unmanaged Switches & Managed Switches
These switches are plug-and-play devices that are best for basic connectivity. They are often used in home networks or small spaces.
Unmanaged Switches
These switches are more complex and require network administrator supervision. They are used in large networks and offer better security and control.
Managed switches
A network device that enables connected devices to talk to each other.
Switch
A network device with an input Ethernet port that connects to a router and multiple output ports for devices to connect.
Hub
A network device that receives data, and transmits it to all connected devices, leaving the intended device to recognize the data.
Hub
A network device that amplifies and retransmits signals to extend the reach of a network.
Repeaters
Other name for Repeaters
Signal Boosters
A Network device that connects and filters traffic between two or more network segments.
Bridge
A network device that operates on Layer 2 of the OSI and is primarily used to extend or segment networks.
Bridge
A network device that connects networks by translating data between different protocols.
Gateway
A type of network device that is use to connect local area networks (LANs) to wide area networks (WANs) or cellular networks.
Gateway
