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What is a NIC? |
Network interface card Allows a device to connect to a network Exist for both wired and wireless connections |
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What is a switch? |
Connects devices on a LAN Receive data from one device and transmit this data to the device in the network with the correct MAC address |
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What is a router? |
Responsible for transmitting data between networks-always connects to at least 2 different networks Directs packets to their destination Used in homes and offices to connect the LAN to internet |
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What are Ethernet cables used for? |
To connect devices in a LAN |
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What are the most common Ethernet cables? |
CAT 5e and CAT 6 |
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What is a coaxial cable? |
Made of a single copper wire surrounded by a plastic Mayer for insulation and a metallic mesh which provides shielding from outside insulation |
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What is fibre optic? |
Transmits data as light High performance Don’t suffer interference and can transmit over very long distances without loss of signal quality |
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How to set up a wireless network? |
You need a WA device. It is basically a switch that allows devices to connect wirelessly |
