Cable that carries a beam of light.
Fiber Optic Cable
A network of storage devices
SAN
collection of other networks
WAN
A connection that that is used only for very short distances.
Infrared
made up of two copper conductors that usually carry TV signals.
Coaxial Cable
It encrypts the connection to log into a network remotely.
VPN
It requests a service from a server.
Client
A connection point for devices on a single network.
Hub
This offers high bandwidth (but lower than cables).
Microwave Radio
It converts analog signal to digital data and vice-versa.
Modem
A connection that uses microwave radio to exchange data.
Bluetooth
network covering a small area ex: USB
PAN
an “equal client” system
P2P
"as if" they exist in a LAN.
VLAN
A network designed for employees in an organization.
Intranet
It is used to connect to a website's server and display its web pages,
Browsers
It connects network to other networks, such as the Internet.
Router
It transmits data to the exact port and network device.
Switch
Very popular cable used for LANs.
UTP
A connection that uses various radio technologies.
RFID
A controlled private network
Extranet
Network of networks
Internet
It provides a service to the other computer systems.
Server
It uses complex mathematical algorithms and alters a message into a form that is not understandable to an unauthorized person.
Encryption
Network situated within a local office or building
LAN
It uses high-frequency radio waves around the coverage area, often a home or small office.
WLAN