Networking Basics

4. Network that connects computers and other devices in a relatively small area
5. A network junction or connection point
8. Computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network
9. The geographic boundary covered by a Wi-Fi (802.11) wireless access point
10. A hardware device that routes data (hence the name) from a local area network (LAN) to another network connection
11. Computer that provides data to other computers on either an LAN or WAN
12. The part of a network that handles the major traffic and runs the longest distances while employing the highest speed transmission paths
13. Bandwidth saving device the connects multiple computers into a network
16. A common digital pathway between resources and devices. There are two major types: system and peripheral

1. A communications network that covers a geographic area such as a town, city or suburb
2. A user's desktop, laptop, tablet or smart phone that can be connected to the network
3. A long-distance communications network that covers a wide geographic area, such as a state or country
6. Limits the data that can pass through and protects a networked server or client machine from damage
7. Most common type of connection computers use in a local area network (LAN)
14. Wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal
15. Component that allows multiple computers and other devices to be connected via local area network (LAN)