The world of networking and connections

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Across
  1. 3. a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network
  2. 6. the maximum possible data transfer rate of a network or internet connection
  3. 10. the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer
  4. 11. a system that turns domain names into IP addresses, which allow browsers to get to websites and other internet resources
  5. 14. a communications standard that enables application programs and computing devices to exchange messages over a network
  6. 15. a network configuration where devices are interconnected in a decentralized manner
Down
  1. 1. a network security device that separates a trusted internal network from an external network deemed untrustworthy, such as the internet.
  2. 2. a network structure that combines two or more different types of topologies, such as star, ring, bus, or mesh
  3. 4. a computer network that connects computers within a metropolitan area
  4. 5. a device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network
  5. 7. Point a term used for a network device that bridges wired and wireless networks
  6. 8. a wirelesms computer network that links two or more devices using wireless communication to form a local area network
  7. 9. a device that links multiple computers and devices together
  8. 12. is a network setup in which each device is connected to a central node called a hub
  9. 13. a widely used system for identifying devices on a network with unique addresses made up of four numbers