The Fundamentals of Networking

Computer Network Types Match the network type with its description LAN Connects computers over a relatively short distance, allowing them to share data, files, and resources. WLAN connects computers over a relatively short distance, allowing them to share data, files, and resources wirelessly. WAN Connects computers over a wide area, such as from region to region or even continent to continent. SAN (storage area network) A specialized network that provides access to block-level storage—shared network or cloud storage that, to the user, looks and works like a storage drive that’s physically attached to a computer. VPN Asecure, point-to-point connection between two network end points. It establishes an encrypted channel that keeps a user’s identity and access credentials, as well as any data transferred, inaccessible to hackers. Important Terms and ConceptsClick the gaps to fill them in with an appropriate term An IP address is a unique number assigned to every device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. Each of them identifies the device’s host network and the location of the device on the host network.A node is a connection point inside a network that can receive, send, create, or store data. It requires you to provide some form of identification to receive access, like an IP address. This is essentially any network device that can recognize, process, and transmit information to any other network device.A router is a physical or virtual device that sends information contained in data packets between networks. They analyze data within the packets to determine the best way for the information to reach its ultimate destination.A router is a physical or virtual device that sends information contained in data packets between networks. They analyze data within the packets to determine the best way for the information to reach its ultimate destination.A switch is a device that connects other devices and manages node-to-node communication within a network, ensuring data packets reach their ultimate destination.A port identifies a specific connection between network devices. Each port is identified by a number.The most common network cable types are Ethernet twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optic. The choice of cable type depends on the size of the network, the arrangement of network elements, and the physical distance between devices. Translate into English(all the phrases come from the Task 1 and Task 2) 1. предоставлять доступ2. уникальный номер, присвоенный каждому устройству3. физически подсоединенный к компьютеру4. достичь конечное место назначения5. выбор типа кабеля зависит от размера сети6. точка соединения внутри сети, способная получать, отправлять, генерировать или хранить данные7. соединяет компьютеры на относительно небольшом расстоянии8. распознавать, обрабатывать и передавать информацию Network Devices Match a network device to its functionality Hub connects multiple computer networking devices together. Switch takes in packets being sent by devices that are connected to its physical ports and sends them out again, but only through the ports that lead to the devices the packets are intended to reach. Router forwards data packets between computer networks. Bridge are used to connect two or more hosts or network segments together. Repeater an electronic device that amplifies the signal it receives. Explain the following topologies Mesh Topology.Star Topology.Bus Topology.Ring Topology.Hybrid Topology.