A computer device that connects to a network and allows interaction with programs on the server. It uses the power residing on the server without downloading or saving any data to the device itself.
Back
Card 17
Front
Describes the arrangement of devices on a network, e.g. ring, bus, mesh
Back
Card 18
Front
A network that covers a large geographical area and connects different buildings, sites, even countries. The internet is an example of a global WAN. Two or more LANs make a WAN.
Back
Card 19
Front
Like a standard NIC, but without the use of wires, it has a transmitter/receiver for sending signals via radio waves