Network Hardware
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 network interface card (NIC) | Any computer that is to be connected to a network, needs to have a __________. |
| cables | To connect together different devices to make up a network, you need __________. |
| wireless | Cables are still used in most networks, rather than using only __________, because they can carry much more data per second, and are more secure (less open to hacking). |
| hub | A __________ is a device that connects a number of computers together to make a LAN. |
| star | The typical use of a hub is at the centre of a __________ network |
| LAN | A switch, like a hub, is a device that connects a number of computers together to make a __________. |
| Internet | A common use of a router is to join a home or business network (LAN) to the __________ (WAN). |
| proxy | A __________ server is a computer setup to share a resource, usually an Internet connection. |
| firewall | A __________ is a device, or a piece of software that is placed between your computer and the rest of the network |
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