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Chapter 6
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 4
12/08/2011

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Term
why use a LAN
Definition
information sharing
resource sharing
Term
types of networks
Definition
- dedicated server
- peer to peer (computer can act as a client and server)
Term
types of dedicated servers
Definition
web servers
e-mail servers
database servers
file servers
print servers
Term
LAN components
Definition
client computer
NIC
Hub - links cables from several computers
network cable - connect computer physically to network
network server
Term
NIC
Definition
network interface cards
Term
NOS
Definition
network operating systems
Term
types of Ethernet
Definition
shared - uses hubs
switched - uses switches
Term
topology
Definition
logical - how network works conceptually
physical - how the network is physically installed
Term
CSMA/CD
Definition
- carrier sense multiple access/collision detect
- frames can be sent by two computers on the same network at the same time
Term
10Base-T
Definition
uses cat 3 and cat 5 UTP
Term
100Base-T
Definition
uses cat 5 UTP
Term
10/100 Ethernet
Definition
combination of 10Base-T and 100Base-T
Term
fiber optic based ethernets
Definition
1000Based-T
100Baed-F
10 GbE
40GbE
Term
UTP
Definition
unshielded twisted pair
Term
RAID
Definition
redundant array of inexpensive disks
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