Networks

3. A hardware component that connects a computer to a network.
4. Topology A network layout where devices are interconnected, improving redundancy.
6. A network device that directs data to specific devices within a network.
8. The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time.
11. A network that connects devices within a small geographical area.
12. A set of rules that govern communication between devices on a network.
13. A small unit of data transmitted over a network.
15. Address A unique identifier assigned to a device on a WAN or the internet.

1. A wireless technology that allows devices to connect to a network.
2. A system that translates domain names into IP addresses.
4. Address A unique hardware identifier assigned to a device on a LAN.
5. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
6. Topology A network layout where all devices connect to a central switch.
7. A wired networking technology used in LANs.
9. A network that covers a large geographical area, such as the internet.
10. A device that forwards data packets between networks.
11. The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction.
14. A device that requests services from a server in a network.