Basic Network Hardware

A computer network is...

• A number of computers in the same room.

• A number of computers linked together to allow them to share resources.

• Computers that look the same

• A number of computers all running the same software.

This device allows multiple devices to connect and transfer data on a network.

• A mouse

• A switch

• A Motherboard

• A CPU

A router can connect different networks together.

• True

• False

This device connects a network to the internet.

• A CPU

• A switch

• A modem

• A printer

WAP stands for...

• Windows Access Point

• We Ate Peas

• Wireless Access Point

• Wireless Area Protocol

Your internet 'box' at home is usually a combination of..

• Router, Monitor and mouse

• WAP, Router and Modem

• WAP, Keyboard and Router

NIC stands for

• Network Interface Card

• Network Intermediate Cost

• Not Internet Compatible

• Never In Class

This stores all the network users' files.

• The Server

• The Switch

• The Router

• The Hub

Which of these are advantages of using a network?

• Everyone can share the same resources.

• You can share an internet connection.

• The hardware can be expensive.

• There is a risk of hacking and viruses.

We use the biggest network in the world every day it's called...

• The Internet

• The school network

• Broadband

• WiFi