Computing: Networking 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingNetworksGCSEOCR Created by: Sahil_Sharma10Created on: 20-05-16 16:50 LAN (Local Area Network) Network that connects a computer and other devices in a local area e.g. Household 1 of 7 WAN (Wide Area Network) Covers a large area and connects computers and devices together e.g, the internet. 2 of 7 NIC (Network interface Card) A card that is installed into the motherboard of a computer so that it can be connected to a network. 3 of 7 WAP (Wireless Access Point) This allows connection to a LAN without physical cables e.g. WiFi. 4 of 7 Routers Recieves data in form of packets and forwards to another router. 5 of 7 Hub Hardware device that connects many network devices together. They have a number of input and output ports which are connected. 6 of 7 Switches Connect network devices. Only transfers data to device intended and not all. 7 of 7
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