Network Basics

1. a collection of wires that transports data from one part of a computer to another
3. a device in a network that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments
4. a computer network that covers a relatively small area
7. a protective barrier that stands between your computer network and the internet
9. a system of LANs connected over a distance.
10. one of the most widely implemented LAN standards
13. wireless network
14. a data structure in which each element is attached to one or more elements directly beneath it creating branches
17. the shape of a LAN
18. a specialized computer that is attached to a network and is used to provide the other computers in the network with services such as access to files, shared peripherals, or the routing of email.
19. an electronic device that determines the next network point to send a packet on its way towards its destination
22. a cable to connect to a LAN

1. the main network connections composing the internet; another term for bus
2. an expansion board used to connect to a network
3. a LAN setup in which all computers are connected to a central computer
5. an application that runs on a personal computer or workstation and relies on a server to perform some operations.
6. the amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time
8. a type of networkin which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities
11. a place of intersection where data arrives from one or more locations and is forwarded on in one or more directions.
12. a processing location in a network such as a computer, printer or other device
15. a circular network configuration
16. A specific geographic location with public wireless services for mobile visitors.
20. an 8 wire connector used to connect to a LAN or Ethernet (looks like a telephone jack)
21. a computer network designed for a city or town