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D413 - Telecomm and Wireless Communications
1.
Network
Interconnected
collection
of
computers
and
communication
devices
2.
Node
Individual
computer
or
device
connected
to
a
network
3.
Host
Computer
or
device
connected
to
a
network
that
provides
services
4.
Advantages of
Networking
Sharing
equipment
and
data
5.
Disadvantages
of
Personnel
and
cost
increase,
vulnerabilities
to
cyberattacks
Networking
6.
Local Area Net-
work (LAN)
7.
Metropolitan
Area Network
(MAN)
8.
Wide Area Net-
work (WAN)
9.
Personal Area
Network (PAN)
10.
Campus Area
Network (CAN)
11.
Global Area Net-
work (GAN)
A network that is usually confined to a single building and managed by a single
entity. Example: Oflce Building
Consists of two or more LANs connected with private or public communication
lined within the same geographic area—for example, a computer network used
by governmental employees of an entire city.
Consists
of
a
large
number
of
networks
and
PCs
connected
with
private
and
public
communication
lines
throughout
many
geographic
areas;
for
example,
computers
used by the US government.
A
small
network,
perhaps
consisting
of
a
single
computer
and
mobile
device.
A
network
spread
across
multiple
buildings
in
the
same
geographical
location,
much like a college campus.
Any
network
that
spans
multiple
countries,
for
example,
the
Internet.
12.
Star Topology
A topology that involves running cables from each node to connect a single point.
The center is usually a device known as a hub.
