Across
- 1. a computer or system that provides resources, data, or services to other computers, known as clients, over network
- 4. a type of network that extends over large geographical areas, such as cities or countries
- 5. a network device that connects multiple devices and filters and forwards data to its destination
- 6. an acronym for the hardware component that connects a computer to a network
- 8. the basic communication protocol of the internet that allows devices to connect and communicate
- 10. a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
- 12. the process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorised access
- 13. a private network that extends across a public network, allowing users to send and receive data securely
- 14. the time delay in transmitting data across a network
- 15. a smaller, segmented piece of a larger network
- 16. a type of network that operates within a small geographical area, like a building or a campus
- 17. the physical or logical arrangement of a networks components
- 18. the ability of a network to consistently perform its functions without failure
Down
- 2. the inclusion of extra components in a network to ensure continued operation in case of failure
- 3. the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a network
- 5. the ability of a network to handle growth without sacrificing performance
- 7. the actual rate at which data is successfully transmitted over a network
- 8. the ability of different systems and devices to work together within a network
- 9. a network security device that monitors and controls incoming and ongoing network traffic
- 11. abbreviation for a system that prioritises certain types of network traffic
