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Network Basics

Network Basics, Resources, and Geography

TermDefinition
Client A device used by an end user to access a network
Server A device that provides resources to the rest of the network
Hub Older technology that connects network devices together
Wireless access point (WAP) A device that allows wireless devices to connect into a wired network
Switch A device that connects network devices together
Router Connects two different networks together and forwards traffic to and from a network
Media Connects two devices or a device to a switch port
WAN Link Physically connects two geographical dispersed networks
Clients/Server Model Uses a dedicated server to provide access to files, scanners, printers, and other resources (Centralized administration. Easier management, and Better Scalability)
Peer to Peer Model Peer share resources (Files/Printers) directly with others (Low cost, No dedicated resources, and No special OS)
Personal Area Network (PAN) Smallest type of wired or wireless network and covers the least amount of area (Bluetooth, USB)
Local Area Network (LAN) Connects components within a limited distance/ a few hundred feet (Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
Campus Area Network (CAN) Connects LANS that are building-centric across a university, industrial park, or business park/ a few miles (College)
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Connects scattered location across a city or metro area/ up to 25 miles (Police Departments)
Wide Area Network (WAN) Connects geographically disparate internal networks and consists of leased lines or VPN's (Internet)
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