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A computer that asks for and uses services or data from a server in a network
Client
Connects computers and devices across a city or large area
Metropolitan area network or MAN
A set of rules that guides how data is sent and received over a network
Network protocol
A set of rules that helps computers connect and share information on the internet
TCP/IP
A small, flat computer that you can hold in your hands
tablet
A private network within a company or organization that only its members can use
Extranet
A group of computers or devices that can share information
Network
The arrangement of how computers and devices are connected in a network
Network topology
Lets you connect to a network securely over the internet
Virtual Private network (VPN)
How old is Mr. Scott
42
A unique number that identifies a computer or device on a network
I.P. address
The physical devices like routers, switches, and cables that connect computers and devices in a network
Network Hardware
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model explains how different computer systems communicate through 7 layers
OSI model
Connects computers and devices over a long distances, often across cities or even countries.
Wide area network or WAN
A person who uses a computer or device to do things like play games, write, or search the internet.
user
A group of computers that are connected together in a home or building
Local area network or LAN
The cables or wireless signals used to connect devices in a network to send data
Network Media
A network where computers share files directly with each other without a central server
Peer-to-peer P2P
A network used only by internal employees of a company
Intranet
What college did Dr. Charles go to
Famu
Malicious software or code designed to damage or gain illegal access to a computer system
Malware
Frameworks that describe how computers and devices communicate with each other
Network models
Connects devices like phones and tablets within a short range, usually just around one person
Personal area network or PAN
Network device that converts a signal into another type of signal
Modem
This topology is the most reliable
Mesh