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Network
1.
A
is a group of computers connected together in such a way as to allow
resources to be shared.
2.
A network consists of two or more computers that are linked
in order to share
(such as printers and CD-ROMs), exchange files
, or allow
ed electronic communication.
3.
How are networks connected?
satellites
coaxial cables
telephone lines
resources
radio waves
infrared light beam
4.
Modem
5.
Network Interface Cards
allows computers to communicate over telephone lines
allows computers to connect to the internet through Ethernet,
telephone or wireless
6.
7.
Hubs
connects all of the devices on its ports together.
Switches
are like a tiny telephone company that lets pairs of devices make direct
connections.
8.
Routers
are devices that transfers data from one network to another in an intelligent
way
Unit 2
Test – Monday, Sept 28
March 16, 2016
9.
Servers
are computers or devices on a network that manages network resource.
LAN
MAN
10.
List the types of Networks
11.
Describe LAN – Local Area Network
WAN
Confined relatively to a small area
Generally limited to a building or a geographical area
Expanding no more than a mile apart to other computers
12.
Desctribe Metropolitan Area Network
Covers larger geographical areas, such as cities
Often used by libraries and government agencies to connect to citizens and private business
industries
13.
Describe Wide Area Network.
Connects larger geographical areas, such as London, the UK, or the world
14.
What makes up the GMS LAN?
All of the computer labs & all of the individual computers in other classrooms
router that gives us access to the Internet.
15.
The ICT lab is connected to a
16.
The MCSD network is considered a WAN network because?????????
All of the computers in the Madison County School District are connected to
the main server at the central office.
Unit 2
Test – Monday, Sept 28
March 16, 2016