Computer Networks

6. PSTN (6,6,9,7)
9. A network of computers which are connected together in a limited area (5,4,7)
11. Every computer on a network acquires a unique one of these when connecting. (2,7)
12. A network topology where each computer is directly connected to every other device.
14. A network topology where every computer is connected to a central device, e.g. a switch
15. A connected collection of computers exchanging information.
17. A networked computer that is providing a specific service to other computers on the network.
18. Used to connect LANs around the world together where cabling is impractical.

1. A network that joins computer networks together over long distances. (4,4,7)
2. A set of rules which that govern how networks operate, e.g. TCP/IP.
3. A network component that emits a WIFI signal allowing WIFI enabled devices to connect. (8,6,5)
4. A network where a networked computer requests services from a main computer. (6,6)
5. A computer that is attached to a network that is dependent on the server to provide and manage the information.
7. Sometinmes refered to as P2P, this is a network where no single computer is a dedicated server. (4,2,4)
8. A unique number specific to every mobile device. (3,7)
10. A network topology where each computer is connected to a loop of cable.
13. A component on a computer network that contains a number of ports and stores the addresses of all connected network devices to efficiently send and receive data.
16. A network topology that uses a long central cable to connect all of the computers together.