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16 Cards in this Set
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Local area network (LAN)
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a group of two or more computers exchanging mail that are confined to a small geographic area.
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Network documentation
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Any information that helps describe, define, and otherwise explain how computers are connected in a phyysical and logical way.
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Microsoft Visio
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Common tool used for network documentation.
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Hub
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The most basic of central connecting devices.
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Broadcasting
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Data is sent to every host on the network.
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Network adapter. (or NIC, network interface card)
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Device that enables you to send and receive data from your computer.
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RJ45 port or 8P8C
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Most common type of network adapter port, allowing the adapter to connect to most of today's wired networks.
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Full duplex
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The network card can send and receive data simultaneously.
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Half duplex
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The network adapter will send and receive data but not at the same time.
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Transceive
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Transmit and recieve
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Serial data transfer
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The transfer of one bit at a time. Transfer in a single-bit stream.
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Ethernet
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A set of rules that govern the transmission of data between network adapters and various central connecting devices. Common types of ethernet; 802.3a, 802.3ab, and Gigabit Ethernet.
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Unicast
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situation in which information is sent to one host only.
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Data transfer rate
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The maximum bits per second that can be transmitted over a network.
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IP address
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defines the computer or host you are working on. Allows each computer to send and receive information back and forth in an orderly and efficient manner.
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Subnet mask
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A group of four numbers that define with IP network the computer is a member of.
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