Across
- 2. LAN adapter, connects a computer to a network
- 5. standard connector for network cables
- 6. allows for expansion of existing networks
- 9. looks at packets, accepts or rejects them
- 10. enables networked devices to talk to each other efficiently
- 12. connects networks in larger geographic areas
- 13. wireless access point for mobile visitors
- 14. less secure than wired connections
- 16. service requesters
- 18. for LANs, a system for connecting computer systems
- 20. common connection point
- 22. each node connects to exactly two other nodes
- 24. computers that act as client and server to exchange files
- 25. requires more cable than linear topology
- 26. the option to set your wireless network to two frequency bands
- 28. how wide the area of service is
Down
- 1. organized around an individual person
- 3. used in structured cabling for computer networks
- 4. ex. Cell phones, wifi and terrestrial microwave networks
- 7. main run of cable with a terminator at each end
- 8. maximum throughput, data transfer rate
- 11. forwards data packets along networks
- 15. providers of a resource or service
- 17. confined to a relatively small area
- 19. configuration of cables, computers and other peripherals
- 21. requires less cable than a star topology
- 23. larger than a LAN, smaller than a WAN
- 27. connection point