Explaining parts of a computer network

Match the following

• Where all the files are stored

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• Protects network from harmful viruses

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• Connects the network to the internet

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• Connect to the network without cables

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• Connect to the network with cables

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• Moves data from one computer to another

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• Gives you a hard copy of your work

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• Allows data to travel through the air

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• String of numbers to identify any device

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• Allows all devices to work together

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• Turns a document into a digital file

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• Displays teaching resources

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• Pare-feu informatique

• Server

• Serveur

• Firewall

• Imprimantes

• Printers

Match the following

• Appareils câblés

• Router

• Commutateurs réseau

• Switches

• Routeur

• Wired devices

Match the following

• Adresse IP

• Computer network

• Réseau informatique

• Internet Protocol Address

• Appareils sans fil

• Wireless devices

Label the photo with all the network components

g

h

a

b

c

d

e

f

i

Computers (wired)

Switches

Server

Internet

Firewall

Wireless Devices

Printer

Router

Wireless Access Points

The cables that are used to connect devices to a local network are called ​ (a)   cables. These are also called ​ (b)   (Local Area Network) cables. The cable contains ​ (c)   wires, twisted into ​ (d)   pairs. This is to prevent interference and allow the signal to be transmitted clearly. Devices send and receive ​ (e)   as pulses of electricity through the cables.

• ethernet
• LAN
• eight
• four
• data

Data travels between the components carrying messages. It moves along ​ (a)   cables or ​ (b)   through the air. Both methods present ​ (c)   and disadvantages.

• ethernet/LAN
• wirelessly
• advantages