network hardware

2. Simplest topology; a direct connection between two devices.
4. Abbreviation for the device that allows wireless connections to a wired network.
6. Topology where data travels in one direction in a closed loop.
7. "Smart" device that sends data only to the intended destination MAC address.
9. Powerful computer that provides resources (files, emails) to clients.
11. A "dumb" device that broadcasts data to all connected ports.
12. General topology term where nodes interlink; can be "Full" or "Partial".

1. Topology where every node connects to every other node.
3. Abbreviation for the card that physically connects a computer to a network.
5. Topology where nodes connect to some, but not all, other nodes.
7. Topology where all devices connect to a central node (Switch/Hub).
8. Topology with a central backbone cable; if it breaks, the network fails.
10. Hardware that directs data packets between different networks (e.g., LAN to WAN).