Topology
What is topology?
Is the physical layout of a computer network. Including devices,roles,relationships and cabling
What is a network?
two or more computers/devices that are connected together in order to share or provide information or a service
What is P2P (peer to peer)
When all computers are equally in charge of processing data
What does LAN stand for
local area network
True or false Client devices are typically PCs with network software applications installed that request and receive information over the network
True
What is a disadvantage to ring topology?
If one device breaks the loops it can take the whole network down
What does LAN stand for
Local area network
Where is P2P most common
LANs (in homes)
True or false devices such as tablets,smart TV’s,PC’s and printers can only connect to your land without allowing access
Devices such as tablets,smart TV’s,PC’s and printers can only connect to your land if you allow them access
True or false many homes use theses on a small scale
true
True or false bus cabling is hard to install
False bus topology is easy to install
name 3 types of networks
Ethernet,thin/thick net sneaker net
True or false: Peer to peer networks are robust
true...if one goes down the network will continue
What are two types of LAN
client/server and peer to peer
What do servers do?
store files and databases, including complex applications and websites.
Are mesh and star topology the same thing?
no
How can LAN be divided
rooms,departments and floors
True or false P2P can only send data to one computer at a time
True...On the internet peer to peer networks handle a high volume of file sharing traffic by distributing the load across many computers
What are some things you can do while being on a LAN
When devices are connected they can you can share files privately with family,print wirelessly from any device,and access data on other connected devices
What is client server network?
Client-server networking refers to a computer networking model that uses both client hardware devices and servers, each with specific functions.
What are the five types of topologies?
Bus,ring,star,tree,and mesh
What devices can be connected using PAN
Bluetooth,earbuds,keyboard mouse,etc.
When did P2P networking become popular
Became popular in the 1990s because of a P2P file sharing networks like Napster
How can LANs be connected
telephone line or through radio waves
What was client server designed to do?
The client-server model of networking was initially developed to share access to database applications with many users.