spans a large geographic area, such as a state, province or country. WANs often connect multiple smaller networks, such as local area networks (LANs) or metro area networks (MANs).

supplies networking capability to a group of computers in close proximity to each other such as in an office building, a school, or a home

What is Networking?

The physical topology of a network refers to the layout of cables, computers and other peripherals.

Logical topology is the method used to pass the information between the computers.

the study of the arrangement or mapping of the elements (links, nodes) of a network, especially the physical (real) and logical (virtual) interconnections between nodes.

one of the most common network topologies found in most offices and home networks.

all workstations are connecting directly to the main backbone that carries the data.

a device used to connect a single computer or router to a DSL phone line, in order to use an ADSL service.

type of modem that provides bi-directional data communication via radio frequency channels on a cable television (CATV) infrastructure.

two or more topologies are combined to form a complete network.

a small hardware device that joins multiple computers together within one local area network (LAN).

Class C IP Address Range

the number assigned to a network equipped piece of hardware by which other device identify it.

a networking device whose software and hardware are usually tailored to the tasks of routing and forwarding information.

A home computer network is sometimes also called a…

Identify the image shown above..

Peripherals are basically

The most basic device, within a computer network that connects computers together and has no other function is

Which pair below are most alike

Which of the following does a computer need to connect to a network or other computer devices?

In the case of computer network technology, there are several types of networks that vary from

simple to complex level.

is a central device that splits the network connection into multiple devices.

 It is a high-speed cable that transmits the data over 1Gbps or more.

cable that resembles like a TV installation cable. _____cable is more

expensive than twisted pair cable, but it provides the high data transmission speed.

A cable that is a high-speed cable that transmits the data using light

beams. It provides high data transmission speed as compared to other cables. It is more expensive

as compared to other cables, so it is installed at the government level.

is a device that connects the LAN to the internet. The ____ is mainly used to connect the

distinct networks or connect the internet to multiple computers.

Which one is part of uses of a Computer Network

Fiber optic internet supports speeds of up to?

Is a set of computers sharing resources located on or provided by network nodes.

It decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules

Is a protocol for connecting to a network via radio waves

Which of the following is true for coaxial cables?

Radio waves and microwaves are used in which of the following communications?

A _________ set of rules that governs data communication.

Bluetooth is an example of __________

The vast network of computers that connects millions of people all over the world is called