Defines standards and rules for data transmission over a network

Large geographical area. The computers are geographically remote/ distanced/ more than a mile apart

Small distance/geographical area by example e.g. same building/house (less than a mile apart)

A network arrangement where all computers are equal

Requests are made to a central server to which all other devices are connected.

Given when joining a network. Can be changed / are allocated as needed

Assigned during manufacturing, can't be changed. Every device has a fixed one.

Bandwidth

Uses an algorithm to jumble/scramble/mix up the data

This is a point that enables wireless devices to connect to a network without cables.

Joins networks together. Is needed to connect a LAN to a WAN.

Used to connect multiple wired devices to a network

Uses network protocols to connect to a device on a network. Often found inside of devices you are trying to connect.

They are often used to connect devices in a wired LAN.

The system that automatically translates Internet addresses (URL) to the numeric machine addresses that computers use (IP).

Data and files are stored by a 3rd party online.

Non-physical network

Layout/Organisation of a network

A division of network functionality (splitting up how something works)

Wireless technology used to connect computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices to the internet

A short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices