Networking Basics

1. An address that identifies the network and host address assigned to a device.
3. A network that connects several LANs. often limited to a corporation or an organizatio
4. A device that is connected to absorb signals and prevent them from reflecting repeatedly back and forth on the cable.
7. The term used to describe how devices are connected and how messages flow from device to device.
11. An intranet that can be partially accessed by authorized outside users, enabling businesses to exchange information over the internet securely.

1. A local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software.
2. A WAN that uses software to control connectivity.
5. A collection of many networks owned by many entities that share information and communicate together.
6. The portion of the IP address that identifies the network the device is assigned to.
8. A group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link, typically to a server.
9. A tunnel interface.
10. Computer users and resources within a geographic area the size of a metropolitan area that are connected.