is a copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding

glass or plastic conductor that transmits information using light.

-A pair of wires forms a circuit that transmits data -copper cabling that is used for telephone communications and most Ethernet networks.

The two basic types of twisted-pair cables

used in local area network to connect a PC to a network hub and router. This is the standard cable used for almost all purposes.

can be used to connect two network devices directly, without the need for a router in the middlecan be used to connect two network devices directly, without the need for a router in the middle

combination of techniques, physical connections, and computer programs used to link two or more computers.

send electronic messages; and run programs on other computers.”

a collection of hardware and software components connected by some means with the purpose of sharing information and resources”

“to share information between two devices (commonly computers), which are connected either directly or through a network.”

Commonly Shared in Network ➢Files ➢Database ➢Printers & Fax Machines ➢Cameras & Scanners

usually a high and computer that provides services to other computers on the network

a computer that avails of the services provided by the server, usually less powerful than the server.

anything that is available to the client on the network. This could be printers, hard disks, fax machine, software, modems, etc.

the physical connection between devices on the network

a computer that is both a server and a client

a person that avails of the network resources through one of the network clients

language that the computers on the network use

Consist of, but are not limited to non-local printers, workstations, servers, webcams, data loggers, instruments, dial-in devices, and, in general anything that requires an Ethernet connection. These devices are supported on a best-effort basis limited by the staffing and equipment level available.

is a small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together.

is a device that gathers the signals from devices that are connected to it, and then regenerates a new copy of each signal.

is a device filters data traffic at a network boundary

are small physical devices that join multiple networks together.

is an internetworking system capable of joining together two networks that use different base protocols.

device that allows a given computer to share data or otherwise a device which let computers exchange information

other term of modem

is a device that connects a client computer, server, printer or other component to your network

protects a computer network from unauthorized access.

network interface card. This is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.

is a part of a network. It is a special computer that users on the network can access to carry out a particular job.

is used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws

is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also known as ‗hardcopy‘) of the information generated by the computer.

RAM meaning

This memory is used inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running.

USB meaning

hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.

also known as a thumb drive, is a removable storage device that connects to a USB port.

for RJ11,12,45 & BNC w/ Remote Unit This ergonomic tester is designed to test most network cable wiring. You can either conduct an auto or manual test.

UTP meaning

popular type of cable used in computer networking that consists of two shielded wires twisted around each