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Networking Basics
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Local Area Network | An interconnected group of computers and peripherals located within a limited area |
| Personal Area Network | The interconnection of personal digital devices within a range of about 30 feet without the use of wires or cables |
| Wide Area Network | An interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area |
| Neighborhood Area Network | A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a limited geographical area |
| Metropolitan Area Network | A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a range of 50 miles |
| Client Server Network | A network where processing is split between workstations (known as clients) and the server |
| Peer-to-Peer Network | The arrangement in which one workstation/server shares resources with another workstation/server and both act as a file server and workstation |
| Application Server | Processes application software for network workstations |
| File Server | Stores files and supplies the files to workstations on request of the user |
| Print Server | Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer |
| Latency | The elapsed time it takes for a packet of data to arrive at its destination |
| Internet Protocol (IP) Address | Number that is assigned to each computer connected to the Internet |