Basic Networking

A type of network that connects computers together in larger geographic areas

• METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)

• LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

• WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)

Identify the functions of a Wireless Router. Check all that apply.

• route data packets

• serves as an access point

• monitor traffic

• Interconnect different LAN

A networking hardware that connects devices on a computer network by using packet switching to receive and forward data to the destination device.

• Network Firewall

• Network Switch

• Wireless Router

This type of cable is most commonly used to connect two hosts directly

• rollover cable

• straight-through cable

• crossover cable

A network that is confined to a relatively small area (school,

building, office, etc)

• LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

• WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)

• METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)

A network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules.

• Network Switch

• Wireless Router

• Network Firewall

Consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications

• URL

• Network

• server

This type of cable is most commonly used to connect a host to a client

• straight-through cable

• crossover cable

• rollover cable

Combine the networks of multiple organizations, instead of being manage by a single organization

• METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)

• LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

• WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)

What does this symbol mean? Check all that apply.

• network cable is unplugged

• limited connection

• unidentified network