Across
- 3. fully or partially connected network in which each of the nodes is connected to each other.
- 6. point where lines intersect or terminate
- 8. geographically dispersed collection of LAN'S
- 10. prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network
- 15. easiest way to add more computers into network
- 16. family of computer networking technologies for LANs
- 19. connects to internet using microwaves
- 21. Bus message-based protocol designed for automotive applications/used in aerospace, maritime, industrial automation & medical equipment
- 22. arrangement of the various elements of a computer network
- 24. computer network used for data transmission among devices
- 25. access without a direct connection
- 27. computer hardware or software, accesses a service made available by a server
- 28. network topology based on a hierarchy of nodes
- 30. one of the most common computer network topologies
- 31. common connection point for devices in a network
Down
- 1. LAN/each node connected to single cable
- 2. interconnects computers withing a limited or smaller geographic area
- 3. Larger than LAN withing same city
- 4. combination of topologies/resulting network does not exhibit one of the standard topologies
- 5. distance of access of Wi-Fi networks
- 7. router/provides greater range for signal & strength of overall signal
- 9. interconnects various pieces of network, provides path for exchange of info
- 11. system (software and hardware)/responds to requests to provide network services
- 12. simplest topology/permanent link between two endpoints
- 13. network topology travels in one direction/each device is a repeater
- 14. measurement of bit-rate of available or consumed data
- 17. expansion board (card) installed so computer can be connected to a network
- 18. decentralized and distributed network architecture/individual nodes act as both suppliers & consumers of resources
- 20. any location where Wi-Fi access is publicly available
- 23. forwards data packets between computer networks
- 26. connect devices together on a computer network
- 27. twisted pair cable for carrying signals
- 29. modular connector for computer network (Ethernet) cables
