Network Basics

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Across
  1. 2. LAN adapter, connects a computer to a network
  2. 5. standard connector for network cables
  3. 6. allows for expansion of existing networks
  4. 9. looks at packets, accepts or rejects them
  5. 10. enables networked devices to talk to each other efficiently
  6. 12. connects networks in larger geographic areas
  7. 13. wireless access point for mobile visitors
  8. 14. less secure than wired connections
  9. 16. service requesters
  10. 18. for LANs, a system for connecting computer systems
  11. 20. common connection point
  12. 22. each node connects to exactly two other nodes
  13. 24. computers that act as client and server to exchange files
  14. 25. requires more cable than linear topology
  15. 26. the option to set your wireless network to two frequency bands
  16. 28. how wide the area of service is
Down
  1. 1. organized around an individual person
  2. 3. used in structured cabling for computer networks
  3. 4. ex. Cell phones, wifi and terrestrial microwave networks
  4. 7. main run of cable with a terminator at each end
  5. 8. maximum throughput, data transfer rate
  6. 11. forwards data packets along networks
  7. 15. providers of a resource or service
  8. 17. confined to a relatively small area
  9. 19. configuration of cables, computers and other peripherals
  10. 21. requires less cable than a star topology
  11. 23. larger than a LAN, smaller than a WAN
  12. 27. connection point