Every NIC has a unique ____________

_____________ allow wireless-enabled devices to access the network.

Wireless connections are popular because they avoid the need to install ________.

__________ on a wireless connection is lower than a wired network.

Fibre optic has a higher bandwidth than ________ and suffers from less interference.

The least expensive transmission media that consists of two wires that wrap around each other. Used as a standard (Ethernet).

A transmission media that consist of a central wire, surrounded by insulation and a shield of braided wire to minimise interference.

A transmission media that consists of a core of glass or plastic threads.

A device that allows other devices to connect to a network using standards such as Wi-Fi.

Filters and forwards data packets within a single network. This creates a direct connection between devices (intelligent).

A connection point for devices in a network.

Unintelligent – packets are broadcast to every device.

Connects together different networks and forwards data packets along a network.

Security is more of a problem on a ___________________

The backbone of The Internet uses __________ cables.