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Groups of devices connected to a linear backbone cable; each device in the network has a specific number of devices connected to it at the next lower level in the symmetrical hierarchy; advantages: point-to-point wiring for individual segments, support of several hardware and software vendors

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every device is directly connected to one another (expensive)

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Where each device can act as a router,

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Common topology; central node is the hub; data goes current node to its (ONLY) destination(s); if one node fails, the node will be isolated to prevent the entire system from failing

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each node (device) connects to 2 other nodes and forms a ring; organized; data travels the same way maximizing speed of data transfer, but if one computer fails, the entire network dies (therefore, not common topology)

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has a linear topology; easy to connect computers to a linear bus; popular on large-scale networks connecting many smaller network

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layout of devices that are connected on a computer network/the “shape” of the interconnections b/t computer

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a method of organization for something(s)

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They are the set of instructions that helps data goes across the Web smoothly

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When multiple transmitter try to send data at once through network

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Allows data to move from place to place; transferred information is broken into smaller bits; each piece would take a different route (via servers) to reach the same destination--usually marked to help data find its way

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VPN; a type of WAN; built into a network but has its unique security settings and modifications per user's preference

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a computer that connects to and uses the resources (or information) of a remote computer, or server

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Server OS; an operating system specifically designed to run on servers

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Mbps (Megabites per sec); the more the faster

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most popular form of wireless networking; alternative to hardwired cable connections; not exactly secure

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networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks

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a type of hub that uses a table to keep track of destinations

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the central point where all of the computers on a network connect

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Does not use cable, but radio frequencies to send data; range is short-distant and certain structures prevent wireless networking from sending or receiving information; other wireless networking can reach longer distances

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consisting of or using thin flexible fibers with a glass core through which light signals can be sent with very little loss of strength

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this Type One (CAT5) processes 100 MB/sec

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a Type One cable, most common for Type One

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Transmission mediums  which are used by computers who are in a network to send and receive data

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prevents computers from sending/receive data from another computer

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The measurement of communication rate over a network; #bits /sec

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Rules of initiating, interrupting and continuing communication

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NOS; it controls the computer network, programs that manage the network

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Company allows customers to use Internet; in some senses, more public

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a local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software

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WANs; A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area

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LANs; a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server

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a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources