The computers are connected to a single hub through cable

A network type in which every computer and a network device is connected to a single cable

Some systems are connected in the same fashion

Each nodes or device is connected

Refers to a wireless medium that is used for short ranged communication

Refers to a wireless medium that is used for unicast communication

Is a short range wireless communication technology that allows devices such as mobile, computers and peripherals to transmit data or voice wirelessly over a short distance

It consist of a mix of two different types of topologies merging as one network

Key component that connects directly to a device that allows access to a network

It is the device closest to end users used to access the network and data frames

Device that connects a network to the internet

Is a term for router that provides function such as protocol conversion, route selection and data exchange

Device that ensure the communication of two networks are secured

It works independently and needs to be configured separately

Applies to medium and large sized enterprises

Generally deployed at the aggregation layer of the entire network

Covers an area of a few square kilometers

Requiring high costs but can provide a higher transmission rate

Covers an area of several kilometers or larger

Is a descriptive network scheme

Layer that is closest to the user

Ensures that the information sends out is readable by the application

This layer defines how to start, control and end conversations

This layer regulates the information flow to ensure end to end connectivity between host applications reliably and accurately

Defines end to end delivery of packets

Provides access to the networking media and physical transmission

Characteristics of the transmission medium

Provides basic communication

It is a networking model with a set of communication protocols for the internet and similar networks.

Provides key functions that applications need.

Represents an interface through variety of protocols that enables services to be applied to end user application processes

Is responsible for reliable end to end data delivery from the source host to destination host

Also called the host to network layer

Meaning of ARPANET