Networking Crossword

2. connection point that is attached to a network, and is capable of sending, receiving, or forwarding information over a communications channel.
5. arrangement of the various elements of a computer network.
6. set of clients connected via a shared communication line.
9. computer designed to process requests and deliver data to other client computers over a local network or the Internet.
11. part of computer network infrastructure that interconnects various pieces of network.
13. computer networking device that links network devices.
16. type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet.
17. technology that allows a device to exchange data wirelessly.
18. computer network covering a small area.
19. type of network topology in which one central "root" node is connected to other nodes one level down on the hierarchy.

1. computer network organized around an individual person.
3. A system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information.
4. device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
7. network configuration consisting of one central switch, hub, or computer which acts as a conduit to transmit messages.
8. device for connecting multiple Ethernet devices together and making them act as a single network segment.
10. modular connector using 8 conductors.
12. computer network spanning a city or large campus.
14. computer network covering a broad area linking regional boundaries.
15. computer or computer program that initiates contact with a server in order to make use of a resource.