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- 4. Computer network that covers a large geograpgical area. Most WANs are made up of several connected LANs.
- 10. A type of fiber-optic telephone line that can transmit up to 1.544 megabits per second or can be used to transmit 24 digitized voice channels.
- 12. A network designed for the exclusive use of computer users within an organization that cannot be accessed by users outside the organization.
- 13. High-end programs designed to provide network control and include special functions for connection computers and other devices into a network.
- 15. An ISP that provides connection speeds more than 30 times faster that dial-up connections--from 384 Kbps to 2.0 Mbps.
- 17. A junction where information arrives from connected computers or peripheral devices and is then forwarded in one or more directions to other computers and devices.
- 18. A computer that handles requests for data, e-mail, file transfers, and other network services from other computers.
- 20. A device that directes traffic on a network by dividing data into smaller packets that travel by different routes and then are reassembled at their destination.
- 22. A combination of hardware and software that creates a buffer between an internal network and the Internet to prevent unauthorized access.
- 23. A series of connected personal computers, workstations, and other devices, such as printers or scanners, within a confined spaces, such as an office building.
- 25. A device on the network.
- 26. A variation of a LAN that uses no physical wires.
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- 1. A server that acts as an intermediary between a user and the Internet.
- 2. A network configuration that allows selected outside organizations to access internal information systems.
- 3. Computer architecture in which all of the computers on a network are equal and there is no computer designated as the server.
- 5. The world's collection of interconnected commercial and government owned voice-oriented systems.
- 6. Computer configuration in which one or more computers on the network act as a server.
- 7. Communications hardware device that facilitates the transmission of data.
- 8. An Internet connection technology that provides for the transfer of information to a computer at a high-speed bandwidth over ordinary copper telephone lines.
- 9. Examine a fingerprint, a voice pattern, or the iris or retina of the eye.
- 11. Expert computer user who invades someone else's computer either for personal gain or simply for the satisfaction if being able to do it.
- 14. The largest network used as a communication tool.
- 16. Link from one computer to another through which data can be transmitted.
- 19. A device that uses coaxial cable to send and receive data.
- 21. A recent wireless technology that can deliver maximum speeds of up to 7 Mbps to your cell phone, home computer, or car. Stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access.
- 24. A computer that uses the services of another program.