1.1 systems and architecture 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingComputer systemsGCSEAQA Created by: leoCreated on: 22-05-21 13:52 the component that allows a device to connect to a network, typical examples are Wi-Fi and Ethernet NIC 1 of 21 the point to which a wireless-enabled device connects to a network. it normally connects to or is built into a router. WAP 2 of 21 the role is to allow communication between multiple devices in a network Hub 3 of 21 to allow communication between multiple devices in a network. they are used in LAN networks Switch 4 of 21 designed to route packets across WID's such as the internet Router 5 of 21 a cable used for providing fast data transmissions and minimal interface. relatively easy to install. UTP 6 of 21 bulkier than a UTP and less convenient to install coaxial cable 7 of 21 a cable which transmits light at the speed of light to send binary code fibre optic 8 of 21 a commonly used connection as it gives portibility to devices and required minimal alteration to buildings. easy to add a new device to a network. wireless 9 of 21 a collection of computer systems that are linked together and can share data network 10 of 21 a device connected to a network via a link node 11 of 21 the interface on which multiple devices can communicate. such as cable or wireless links 12 of 21 a piece of computer hardware or software that accesses service made available by a server client 13 of 21 is an instance of a computer program that accepts and responds to requests made by another program, known as a client server 14 of 21 all devices are connected to one site LAN 15 of 21 typically covers a large geographical area, talking in many cities or worldwide WAN 16 of 21 personal devices are often connected to each other in a home or car PAN 17 of 21 wireless LAN WLAN 18 of 21 devices are connected in a city MAN 19 of 21 where multiple servers provide a large scale storage facility SAN 20 of 21 a part of the internet that is sealed from public use and reserved for an organisation, is not physically a network but behave as one VPN 21 of 21
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