A tool designed to crimp or connect a connector to the end of a cable
Wirestripper
A tool designed to remove the protective covering off a cable to expose the inner wires
Electrichanddrill with drillbit
A tool fitted with a cutting tool attachment or driving tool attachment, usually a drill bit or driver bit, used for boring holes in various materials or fastening various materials together with the use of fasteners
Patchpanel
A device or unit featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for the use of connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner
Networkhub
The most basic networking device that connects multiple computers or other network devices together, with no routing tables or intelligence on where to send information and broadcasts all network data across each connection
Managedswitches
Give you more control over your LAN traffic and offer advanced features to control that traffic
Wirelessrouter
A device that performs the functions of a router and also includes the functions of a wireless access point, used to provide access to the Internet or a private computer network
Wirelessaccesspoint
A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi, or related standards
Cabletester/networktester
A device that is used to test the strength and connectivity of a particular type of cable or other wired assemblies
RJ-45
An eight-wire connector used commonly to connect computers onto local-area networks (LAN), especially Ethernets
Modularbox
Used in a large building, usually placed on the wall to connect telephone lines or network cable easily
Raceway
An enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring, protecting wires and cables from heat, humidity, corrosion, water intrusion and general physical threats
UTPcable
Unshielded Twisted Pair cable, the most popular cable used not only for networking but also for traditional telephone
Fiberopticcable
A cable containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light
Networkcable connects devices into the network and serves as the nerves where the data pass through
Twistedpair
A type of copper cabling used for telephone communication and most Ethernet networks, with two basic types: UTP (unshielded twisted pair) and STP (shielded twisted pair)
Straight-throughcable
Used to connect different types of hosts to each other, such as connecting a computer to a router, a router to a switch, etc.
Crossovercable
A network cable used to connect two Ethernet network devices directly, such as two computers without a switch or router in between, enabling complex data transfers
Ethernet cable tips
A straight-through cable has identical ends
A crossover cable has different ends
A straight-through is used as a patch cord in Ethernet connections
A crossover is used to connect two Ethernet devices without a hub or for connecting two hubs
A crossover has one end with the Orange set of wires switched with the Green set
Odd numbered pins are always striped, even numbered pins are always solid colored
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Computernetwork defined as two or more computers connected together through a communication media form computer network.
Server - Powerful computers that provide services to the other computers on the network.
Client - Our computer that uses the services that a server proviees.
Media - A physical connection between the device and a network..
User - Any person that uses a client to access resources on the network.
Resources - Anything available to a client on the network is considered a resource.
NetworkAdopter or networkinterfacecard (NIC) is a circuit board with the components necessary for sending and receiving data.
Protocols - These are written rules used for communication.
Components of computer networking
Clients
User
Media
Server
Network adopter
Resources
Protocols
LAN
LOCAL AREA NETWORK
LAN
Supplies networking capability to a group of computers in close proximity to each other such as in an office building, a school, or a home
Useful for sharing resources like files, printers, games or other applications
MAN
METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK
MAN
Is a computer network that usually spans a city or a large campus
Interconnects a number of (LANS) using a high-capacity backbone technology, such as fiber-optical links
SAN
STORAGE AREA NETWORK
SAN
Is a high-speed sub network of shared storage devices
A storage device is a machine that contains nothing but a disk or disks for storing data
VPN
VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK
VPN
Technology included in Windows Server 2003 helps enable cost-effective, secure remote access to private networks
Allows administrators to take advantage of the Internet to help provide the functionality and security of private WAN connections at a lower cast
WAN(WideAreaNetwork)
, a network that covers a broad area (i.e., any telecommunications network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries) using private or public network transports
WAN
Business and government entities utilize WANS to relay data among employees, clients, buyers, and suppliers from various geographical locations
The Internet can be considered a WAN as well, and is used by businesses, governments, organizations, and individuals for almost any purpose imaginable
NetworkTopology
Physical and logical network layout of computer Network