3.01 Understand the physical components of a network.

3.01a Key Terms

3.01a Key Terms (Network)

Complete the chart by finding images that represent each device.
Term
Network Device

Image Representation

Definition
A component used to
connect computers or
other electronic devices
together so they can
share files or resources

Router

A hardware device or
software program that
manages the paths along
which information travels
within a network

Switch

A device that manages

the sharing of multiple
computers or networks on
the same data connection

Wireless Access
Point

An intermediary device
that joins wireless clients
to a wired Ethernet
network

Modulator

A device that enables

computers to interpret
data received from a
network

Term
Demodulator

Image Representation

Definition
A device that allows a
modem to send
information formatted to
be read by network
computers

End Devices

A device that is either the

source or the destination
of a packet on a network.

MAC Address

A hardware address that

uniquely identifies each
node of a network.

Host

A host is a computer that

manages tasks,
communicates
instructions, or delivers
specific services to other
computers, or clients, on
a network.
Software and hardware
that provides services to
other computer programs
and their users.

Server

Personal Area
Network

A network created around

an individuals personal
workspace.

Term
Local Area Network

Image Representation

Definition
A network created for a
home or other small
geographic area

Wide Area Network

A collection of LANs that

is dispersed over a large
geographical area.

Transmission Media

Transmission media
provide a "path" for
information to be sent
from one computer to
another through a
network.
Cable specifically
designed for carrying an
electronic signal

Coaxial Cable

Ethernet Cable

A type of cable commonly

used in high-speed wired
computer networks.

Twisted Pair Cable

Cable commonly used in

high-speed wired
computer networks.

Term
Fiber Optic Cable

Image Representation

Definition
A type of cable made of
super-thin filaments of
glass or other transparent
materials that can carry
beams of light.

Wi-Fi (Wireless
Fidelity)

A technology that allows

electronic devices to
exchange data wirelessly
(using radio waves) over
a network.

ISP (Internet Service

Provider)

A company that has a

permanent connection to
the Internet and can
provide temporary access
to its customers,
individuals, and others.

IP address (Internet
Protocol)

Provides a unique
identification for a specific
computer or network.