Types Of Networks
What does LAN stand for?
What is Local Area Network
A device that connects two or more networks and forwards data packets between them.
What is a router?
A cable used to connect devices to a wired network.
What is an Ethernet Cable?
A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses this protocol for communication.
What is an IP address?
A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
What is a Firewall?
What does WAN stand for?
What is Wide Area Network
A device that connects multiple devices on a network and forwards data packets between them.
What is a switch?
Terminates ethernet cable ends for connection to a switch or device.
What is a Crimper?
A number that defines the size of a network and its subnetworks.
What is a subnet mask??
A server that translates domain names into IP addresses.
What is a DNS server?
What does PAN stand for?
Personal Area Network
A device that connects wireless devices to a wired network.
What is a wireless access point?
Terminates ethernet cable for connection to a wall panel.
Punch-Down Tool
A unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for use as a physical network address.
What is a MAC address?
The physical or logical arrangement of devices on a network.
What is a network topology?
What does MAN stand for?
This device connects a computer or router to an internet service provider (ISP) and converts digital signals into analog signals that can be transmitted over a phone or cable line.
What is a Modem?
A tool used to troubleshoot and diagnose network connectivity issues by testing network cables, connections, and devices.
What is a Network Tester?
A device that connects networks with different protocols and allows them to communicate with each other.
What is a Gateway?
The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time.
What is bandwidth?
What does VPN stand for?
What is a Virtual Private Network?
A device that allows power to be transmitted over an Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate power source.
What is Power over Ethernet (PoE) ?
Tool usually hand-operated, for turning screws with slotted heads.
What is a screwdriver?
A unit of data sent across a network.
What is a packet?
This network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and other network parameters to devices on a network.
What is DHCP?