Networking Chapter 7: Connecting Devices

<p>They can cause interference with signals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dial-up Internet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An Internet connectivity plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Switch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Network-attached storage (NAS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite Internet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You should consider getting a new router from your ISP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Setup time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Throughput (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Home Area Network (HAN) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased setup costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data transfer rate (bandwidth) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal Area Network (PAN) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both hardware and software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nodes are located within a small area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Security measures and device compatibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A centralized server facilitates communication between nodes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peer-to-peer network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A means to connect the nodes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables current devices to use earlier standards. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UTP cable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Router (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized network operating system software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To share an Internet connection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A switch acts like a traffic signal on a network. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coaxial cable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two or more computers connected via software and hardware for communication.

Any device connected to a network, including computers, peripherals (like printers), or network devices (like routers).

The maximum speed data can be sent through a network (bandwidth).

The actual speed data is transferred on a network.

A network where devices are located in a small area.

A type of LAN found in homes.

A network allows multiple devices to share a single high-speed internet connection.

A network that uses radio waves for communication, eliminating the need for physical cables.

Protecting a network from unauthorized access and data breaches.

The process of configuring network components and establishing the connection.

A network that covers a large geographical area, connecting devices over significant distances.

A network where one or more computers (servers) provide resources and services to other computers (clients).

A network where every computer can communicate directly with every other computer without a central server.

A common wired networking standard developed by IEEE, used in both wired and wireless networks.

The ability of a new networking standard to work with older standards.

Hardware component on each computer enabling communication on a network.

The physical pathways or channels for data transmission in a network (e.g., cables, wireless signals).

Network device that directs data packets between different networks.

Network device that connects devices on the same network and controls data flow.

Specialized software for network servers (client/server networks) to manage resources and connections.

High-speed internet access, often using cable, DSL, or fiber-optic.

Connecting devices at home using WiFi through a router.

A company that provides internet access to consumers and businesses.

A portable device that creates a temporary wireless network for mobile internet access

Specialized device to store and manage network data.

Device that directs data traffic on a network.

The maximum distance a Wi-Fi signal can travel.

Set of rules for how data is transferred on a wired network.

Wireless internet access using cellular networks, like mobile broadband.

An internet connectivity plan that limits data use.