Enterprise Network Architecture

Front

What type of network connects local area networks together? A ____

Back

WAN

Front

What type of software or device is used to filter network traffic and keep unwanted traffic out?

Back

Firewall

Front

What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

Back

A network that connects computers that are far away.

Front

This network device connects a LAN to the internet.

Back

Router

Front

What term describes a group of interconnected computing devices that can communicate and share resources with each other?

Back

Network

Front

What is the primary function of a switch in a network?

Back

To forward data packets between specific devices within a LAN

Front

This is a hardware device that protects a computer from unwanted intrusion. Can also be a software application.

Back

firewall

Front

This network device makes routing decisions based on IP address of the device

Back

router

Front

What does PAN stand for and what is its primary use?

Back

Personal Area Network, used for connecting devices around a person

Front

What is the typical range of a PAN?

Back

Up to 10 meters