Across
- 1. a device which distributes data to to the intended recipient in a network using MAC address.
- 4. Device which can work both off line and on line and is able to do some processing even if not connected to a network/internet.
- 9. network in which each node can share its files with all the other nodes without having a dedicated server
- 12. method of data storage where data is stored on off-site servers.
- 13. a network made up of a combination of other network topologies
- 15. These cards allow devices to connect to a network/internet (usually associated with a MAC address set at the factory).
- 16. situation in which two messages/data from different sources are trying to transmit along the same data channel.
Down
- 2. network covering a very large geographical area
- 3. network that uses separate dedicated servers and specific client workstations.
- 5. a device used to connect a LAN , star topology It distributes data to all devices, regardless of which device is meant to receive the data.
- 6. network covering a small area such as a single building)
- 7. How much the signal weakens (loses strength) as it travels.
- 8. How well a signal can pass through obstacles like walls, buildings
- 10. the unique physical address given to a networked device
- 11. device connected to a network (it can be a computer, storage device or peripheral device).
- 14. How much data the signal can carry at once