Across
- 3. An earth-based dish that transmits and receives microwave signals in a straight line.
- 4. Software that helps establish, manage, and control data transmission between devices.
- 9. A network topology where all devices share a single communication cable.
- 12. Hardware capable of transmitting data, instructions, and information between devices.
- 15. The most common cable used for telephone systems and computer networks.
- 19. The process of transferring data, instructions, and information between two or more computers or devices.
- 20. A network topology where every device connects to a central hub or switch.
- 24. The exchange of data between two or more devices through a transmission medium.
- 26. The amount of data that can be transmitted through a communication channel within a given time.
- 28. A network where all computers have equal responsibilities and share resources directly.
- 29. A short-range wireless communication technology commonly used to connect nearby devices.
Down
- 1. A transmission medium that uses light to carry data at very high speeds.
- 2. The concept of connecting physical objects to the Internet so they can communicate and exchange data.
- 3. A network that connects multiple Local Area Networks within a city or metropolitan area.
- 5. The transmission path through which data travels between sender and receiver.
- 6. A communication method that transmits data without using physical cables.
- 7. A space station that receives, amplifies, and retransmits communication signals.
- 8. A network topology where devices are connected in a closed loop and data travels in one direction.
- 10. A network model where servers provide resources and services to client computers.
- 11. A private network accessible only to members of an organization.
- 13. Materials capable of carrying one or more communication signals.
- 14. The world's largest Wide Area Network connecting millions of devices globally.
- 16. A private network that provides limited access to authorized external users.
- 17. The cable traditionally used for cable television connections.
- 18. A network device that provides a central connection point for network cables.
- 21. A device that forwards data packets to the correct destination across networks.
- 22. A network that spans large geographical areas such as countries or continents.
- 23. A network that connects computers within a limited geographical area such as a classroom or office.
- 25. A networking approach that allows users to exchange files directly between computers over the Internet.
- 27. A collection of computers and devices connected together to share resources and information.