Networks Knowledge Organiser (1)

A ______, is when 2 or more computers are connected together.

• network

• email

• protocol

• switch

Electronic mail where people can send messages and documents

• broadband

• router

• wifi

• email

Set of rules that allow devices to communicate

• byte

• internet

• protocol

• network

Physical cable that carries data on a network (uses small electrical pulses)

• fibre optic cable

• copper cable

• switch

• download

Physical cable that carries data at high speed on a network (uses light)

• copper cable

• broadband

• fibre optic cable

• internet

Connects lots of computers together to form a network

• switch

• server

• ports

• internet

The sockets on a switch that allow the cables to go in to it

• router

• bytes

• plugs

• ports

What are the advantages of a wired network? Choose 2 answers.

• Better security

• Devices are in a fixed location

• Higher bandwidth

• Allows portability

What are the advantages of a wireless network? Choose 2 options.

• Cheaper

• No trip hazzard

• Devices are in a fixed position

• Better security

What are the disadvantages of a wired network? Choose 2 options

• More expensive due to wires

• Lower bandwidth

• Slow connection

• Cables can be a trip hazzard