Networks
Network hardware
Networks by location
Network topology
Network by components' role / architechture
100

It can be small (like two computers linked together) or  large (like the Internet).

Computer Network
100

Each computer needs to have this physical device in order to be able to join any network.

NIC (Network Interface Card)

100

 Two or more computers connected together over a county, continent, globe.

WAN

100

All computers are connected to single backbones.
Which topology is that?

BUS Topology

100

The client PC doesn't have to store any data because the server PC store all the data. Which network architecture is that?

Client-server

200
Elements/components of a network

nodes

200

The device that allows connecting to the internet with wires. 

Modem

200

Allows computers to communicate with each other in the same building

LAN

200

Combination of different topologies

Hybrid

200

A central computer that enables authorized users to access networked resources.

server

300

Computer networks has to consists of at least ___ computers. (how many?)

TWO.

300

A networking device that connects multiple computers or other network devices together and sends messages to the all connected nodes at a time

Hub

300

Playing music on my phone using a Bluetooth speaker. Name the type of Network by distance

PAN

300

A network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes

Ring

300

All devices on a this network have an equal status

P2P

400

The company that provides internet

ISP

400

It forwards data packets between devices and sends messages to the intended node only.

Switch

400

a collection of many separate networks over a town

MAN

400

A network setup where each computer and network device is interconnected with one another. 

Mesh

400

A person who manages client-server network and  required to maintain the network.

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR.

500

The arrangement of the elements in a network

Network Topology

500

A piece of network hardware that connects a local network to the internet.

Router

500

Mr. John is a businessman. Mr. John want to be able to share information between his 7 computer station and have a central printing area, what type of network would you recommend to Mr. John?

LAN

500

If one computer is down, it will not affect the whole system. Name the topology

Star topology

500

 two or more PCs are connected and share resources without going through a separate server computer.

Peer-to-peer network