cambridge technicals in IT: 1.1.5

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  • Created by: Nabeel
  • Created on: 03-10-21 19:51
what is an Modem?
ADV/DIS
A hardware device that converts digital data into analogue.

More useful in connecting to LAN's

No traffic maintenance.
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what is a Router?
ADV/DIS
A network device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

Firewall built into it

Does not direct traffic to individual devices on a LAN.
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What is a Terminal adaptor?
ADV/DIS
A device that connects a computer to an integrated service.

Cost of a terminal adaptor is cheap
saves time

Wire can become loose on a terminal adaptor.
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what is a Network interface card (NIC)?
ADV/DIS
Allows different types of computers to connect to a computers network.

The information that is moved is exceptionally dependable among the hubs.

Information is unstable.
Design should be legitimate for better correspondence.
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what is an Network hub?
ADV/DIS
Wired connection to connect multiple devices.

High performance
cheap
large area coverage.

Unable to differentiate.
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what is a network switch?
ADV/DIS
Same as the Hub but more smarter and quicker network.

Less casing impacts.
increases bandwidth.
more security.

Costly.
defenceless.
issues in traffic broadcasting.
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What is a wireless network interface card?
ADV/DIS
A network card which connects to a radio based computer network.

Information move is dependable among the hubs.

Information unstable.
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what is a Wireless access point?
ADV/DIS
Allows wireless enabled devices hardwired to the original device.

Widens network area
portability
easy to use

Low speeds
security
Very small user interface.
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what is a repeater?
ADV/DIS
A device that forwards wireless signals from the router to cover a larger area.

Cheaper than WAP's and easier to install

Signal degrades over distance.
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What is a Hybrid network Hub?
ADV/DIS
Any computer network that uses more than one type of connecting technology.

Flexibility when connecting devices
built in software

Don't often support VPN.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

what is a Router?
ADV/DIS

Back

A network device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

Firewall built into it

Does not direct traffic to individual devices on a LAN.

Card 3

Front

What is a Terminal adaptor?
ADV/DIS

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

what is a Network interface card (NIC)?
ADV/DIS

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

what is an Network hub?
ADV/DIS

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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