Across
- 3. Basic central connecting device
- 5. Topology with a single backbone cable
- 6. Network split caused by a break in the main cable
- 9. Connects nodes together
- 10. Device that forwards data intelligently, unlike a hub
- 13. Method used in some ring networks to control access
- 16. Topology where devices form a closed loop
- 17. Ring is an example of this network type
Down
- 1. Communication that goes in both directions
- 2. Device that directs data between networks
- 4. Communication that goes in only one direction
- 7. Network in a small geographical area
- 8. Connection point in a network
- 11. Network in a large geographical area
- 12. Topology with one central device
- 14. Smallest unit of data sent across a network
- 15. A cable fault that breaks the network connection