Type of Network Flashcards
1
Q
PAN
A
Personal Area Network
2
Q
LAN
A
Local Area Network
3
Q
WAN
A
Wide Area Network
4
Q
VPN
A
Virtual Private Network
5
Q
PAN use
A
Between devices that are close
6
Q
LAN use
A
Connects devices over a small area such as an office/school
7
Q
In an LAN, devices are known as
A
Nodes
8
Q
In a LAN devices will be plugged into a _____ _____
A
Network switch
9
Q
Wireless LAN
A
Connected using a WAP
10
Q
WAN use
A
Spans regions or countries
11
Q
WAN’s can
A
Connect different LAN’s together using public fixed lines
12
Q
Reasons for WAN
A
- Symmetrical speeds, dedicated line, better security, fast fault fixing
- Allows companies to share information between locations
13
Q
VPN use
A
Method of connecting devices or networks to other networks, via internet
14
Q
VPN’s are safe as they are
A
encrypted
