GCSE Networks Flashcards 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingNetworksGCSEOCR Created by: FinboroughComputingCreated on: 12-11-18 11:56 LAN (Local area network) A network of computers connected over a small geographical area. 1 of 6 WAN (Wide area network) A network in which the computers connected can be over a large geographical area. 2 of 6 Bus Topology A network topology in which all of the various devices in the network are connected to a single cable or line (the backbone). 3 of 6 Star topology A network topology in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch. 4 of 6 Ring topology A network topology in which device connections create a circular data path. Each networked device is connected to two others, like points on a circle. 5 of 6 Mesh topology A network topolgy where each computer and network device is directly interconnected with every other, 6 of 6
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