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A type of network consisting of computers and peripheral devices that use high-frequency radio waves to communicate with each other is commonly referred to as _____.
Definition
WLAN
Term
What does WLAN stand for?
Definition
Wireless Local Area Network
Term
The disadvantage of using a _____ results from a fact that any incoming signal on any of its ports is re-created and sent out on any connected ports, which in turn forces all the connected devices to share the total amount of available bandwidth.
Definition
Hub
Term
A _____ refers to a data link layer (Layer 2) device designed to forward data packets between Local Area Network (LAN) segments.
Definition
Switch
Term
A device designed to filter and transfer IP packets between dissimilar types of computer networks is called a _____.
Definition
Router
Term
An infrastructure device designed for connecting wireless/wired client devices to a network is commonly referred to as _____.
Definition
Access Point (AP)
Term
What type of device would be the most convenient for interconnecting two or more physically separated network segments?
Definition
Wireless bridge
Term
A _____ allows for establishing a communication channel over a PSTN.
Definition
Analog modem
Term
In the context of expansion slots, what does AMR stand for?
Definition
audio/modem riser
Term
A software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet and depending on the applied configuration settings either blocks it or allows it to pass through is called a _____
Definition
Firewall
Term
A simple device consisting of multiple computer ports arranged in rows used for the purpose of cable management is known as _____
Definition
Patch panel
Term
A type of network device that amplifies received signal so it can be transmitted over greater distance without loss in quality is called _____.
Definition
Repeater
Term
A network device that allows to overcome limitations related to the maximum allowable cable segment length is called _____.
Definition
Extender
Term
A computer networking technology that enables sending data over wiring used for transmission of electrical power is called _____.
Definition
PLC
Term
_____ refers to a solution that allows for carrying both data and electrical power over a single twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
Definition
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Term
_____ is used for attaching RJ-45 connectors to a twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
Definition
Crimper
Term
_____ is used for removing electrical insulation cover from electric wires.
Definition
Wire stripper
Term
_____ is used for testing power supply voltage output.
Definition
Multimeter
Term
_____ is a networking tool used for locating a cable in a cabling bundle or tracing individual wires in a cable.
Definition
Toner and probe kit
Term
_____ is a type of tool used for verifying correct electrical connections of wires in a cable.
Definition
Cable tester
Term
While troubleshooting problems with a Network Interface Card (NIC), connector pins on the NIC's port can be tested with the use of _____.
Definition
Loopback plug
Term
_____ is a networking tool used for attaching wires to a patch panel.
Definition
Punchdown tool
Term
_____ is a networking tool which can be used in determining the optimal placement of a WAP.
Definition
Wi-Fi analyzer
Term
A hardware solution designed to extend the functionality of a laptop computer by providing the capability to add various types of devices on an external expansion card is called _____.
Definition
ExpressCard
Term
A hardware technology designed as a replacement for the PCMCIA standard is called _____.
Definition
ExpressCard
Term
ExpressCard /34 and ExpressCard /54 are two form factors specified by the ExpressCard standard. Numbers after slash in these two form factors refer to the card's _____.
Definition
Width
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