Fundamentals of Network Flashcards
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What is a network?
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A group of devices that are connected together to communicate and share network resources
2
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Network components - hardware
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Wireless Access Point: enables computers on a network to connect wirelessly
3
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Network components - software
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Network Operation System: controls network traffic
4
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Benefits of setting up a network
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- Reduce duplication of resources
- Easy access to resources
- Assist collaboration
5
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Drawbacks of setting up a network
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- High cost of hardware decives and bandwidth
- Need expertise in setup and maintenance
- Network failure or service slowdown
- Security breaches
6
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
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A network that spans a large area, often across multiple geological locations (city, country world etc.)
7
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Local Area Network (LAN)
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A self-contained network that spans a small area (home, school etc.)
8
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What is an internet?
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- Largest global WAN that links every country in the world
- Public owned and operated
- Contains many intranets
9
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What is an intranet?
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- Private networks that uses internet protocols and services to share a company’s information with employees
- Can be accessed from internet but with restrictions
10
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Why do organisations use intranet?
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- Keep sensitive information private and secure
- Convenient storing, organising, sharing and collaboration of information
