Computing Revision (Networks) 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingNetworksGCSEOCR Created by: Avanderson4291Created on: 26-01-18 13:53 What does LAN stand for? Local Area Network 1 of 13 What is a Local Area Network? A local area network covers a small geographical area located on a single site 2 of 13 Where are LAN's usually used? LAN's are usually used in businesses, schools and iniversities 3 of 13 What does WAN stand for? Wide Area Network 4 of 13 What is a Wide Area Network? A Wide area network connects LAN's that are in different geographical locations 5 of 13 When would a WAN be used? When a business has offices in three different countries so that the devices can connect together 6 of 13 What is the biggest WAN? The Internet 7 of 13 Name 3 factors which affect network performance. 1.Bandwidth 2.Number of users 3.Wired/Wireless connection 8 of 13 What are 4 types of hardware used in a network? 1.Routers 2.Wireless access points 3.NIC's 4.Switches 9 of 13 What is the purpose of a router in a network? Routers are responsible for transmitting data between networks 10 of 13 What does an NIC do? It allows a device to connect to a network 11 of 13 What is a Client Server Network? It is managed by a server and the devices are connected to the server as clients 12 of 13 What is a Peer to Peer network? All devices are equal, connecting directly to eachother without a server 13 of 13
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