Network Basics - Terminology

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Across
  1. 1. connect networks in larger geographic areas
  2. 5. run over a variety of cable types at 10Mbps
  3. 6. a central computer that provides resources to other computers and devices on a network
  4. 8. standard connectors used for unshielded twisted-pair cable
  5. 9. concentrator in a star topology network where node connections meet
  6. 11. node that requests services from a server
  7. 12. describes the way network systems are physically connected to each other by media devices
  8. 13. provide security to a network and prevent access by unauthorized users
  9. 16. a board that provides network communication capabilities to and from a computer
Down
  1. 2. any device attached to a network
  2. 3. nodes are connected to a common device such as a hub or concentrator
  3. 4. resources and files are shared without a centralized management source
  4. 7. connects networks and forwards data of a specific protocol type based on an address
  5. 10. a cable to which multiple nodes are attached
  6. 14. nodes are connected to a closed loop
  7. 15. a network that is confined to a relatively small area