Principles of IT Ch. 25 Networking Basics

An advantage of wireless networks is their speed; they are usually several times faster than wired networks.

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If a computer is not designed with the ability to connect to a network, it needs a network interface card.

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In a network, workstations are where individual users do their day-to-day work.

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A node can be anything that is connected to a network, such as a computer, a printer, or a fax machine.

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Because computers are so flexible, all the computers on a network can use different protocols and still communicate with one another.

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In a LAN, all the workstations can be separated by great distances and may even be in distant cities.

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Collaborative software is also called file sharing software.

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In a peer-to-peer network, all the computers are equals.

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Peer-to-peer networks are a good choice for large organizations because they pose no security problems.

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In a peer-to-peer network, if a computer is turned off, its resources remain available to the rest of the network.

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