Network Topology
This Topology uses a central "Backbone" cable to connect all hosts in a line
BUS
This type of cabling uses light to send information
Fiber Optic
This tool is used to cut wires in two
Wire Cutter / snips
This is a "dumb" device - it sends anything it receives to everyone
Hub
This Network type consists of a few PCs over the area of a room or two. It is a network that connects devices within a limited area, such as a home, office, or building, allowing them to communicate and share resources efficiently.
LAN (Local Area Network)
True or false: Topologies can be combined?
True
This type of cabling can be of type Cat 3, 5, 5e, 6, 6a, or 7.
Ethernet Cable
This tool attaches a connector to Twisted Pair cables
Crimping Tool
This knows exactly who should receive a message - and sends it to only one host
Switch
This network type encompasses many computers over a large geographic area... The internet can be seen as the largest one
WAN (Wide Area Network)
This topology exists when each host is connected to each other host
Mesh
This word means to lose signal over distance
Attenuation
This tool is used to secure the individual wires into a keystone jack
Punchdown tool
This Device connects multiple networks together. AKA Default Gateway
Router
This network type would be found in colleges, business parks, and schools with many buildings
CAN - Campus Area Network
This Topology exists when there is a central device connecting each other device
Star
This type of cabling uses F-Type or BNC Connectors. You generally receive cable television from it.
Coaxial
This tool can be used to determine if Twisted Pair cables are functional
Cable Tester
This is another name for devices on a network
Hosts
This network is formed by all the devices on your person - Cell phone, ear buds, smart watch, fitness trackers can all be part of this network
Personal Area Network
This topology is like a bus, but the first and last computer are connected
Ring
10 Gigabit
Which connector type is typically used for ethernet cabling?
RJ-45
Theses Network devices want to share information with any who ask for it
Servers
is a high-speed computer network that connects multiple LANs within a city or metropolitan area, larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)