computer hardware

2. a type of network topology in which a device (node) transmits its own data as well as serves as a relay for other nodes.
6. a hardware component that allows a computer or another device, such as a router or switch, to connect to the Internet
8. used to network multiple computers together.
9. network a type of network which more than one computer is connected to a switch or router in the middle
11. acts as a barrier between a trusted system or network and outside connections, such as the Internet

1. a hardware device that directs traffic between networks and devices.
3. multiple devices that communicate with one another.
4. similar to a Local Area Network (LAN), but it's a lot bigger.
5. a computer system that hosts websites. It runs Web server software, such as Apache or Microsoft IIS,
7. a component that provides networking capabilities for a computer.
10. a communications protocol that is used for wireless data access through most mobile wireless networks
12. a network of connected devices that exist within a specific location.