CIS Chapter 7
A type of signal where the data is represented by continuous waves
Analog signal
A device used for receiving or sending radio signals; often used to increase the range of a network
Antenna
A networking standard for very short-range wireless connections; the devices are automatically connected once they get within the allowable range
Bluetooth
A device used to bridge or conenct two LANs; most often used to connect wired devices wirelessly to a network
Bridge
A network consisting of a central cable to which all network devices are attached
Bus network
A network in which there are multiple connections among the devices on the network so that messages can take any of several possible paths
Mesh network
A network designed to service a metropolitan area
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
An earth-based device that sends and receives high-frequency, high-speed radio signals
Microwave station
A phone, such as a cellular or satellite phone, that uses a wireless network
Mobile phone
A device that enables a computer to communicate over analog networking media, such as to connect that computer to the Internet via telephone lines
Modem
A network interface, such as an expansion card or external network adapter
Network adapter
An expansion card through which a computer can connect to a network
Network interface card (NIC)
A type of data transmission in which bytes of data are transmitted at one time, with the bits in each byte taking a seperate path
Parallel transmission
A network that connects two or more of an individual's personal devices when they are located close together
Personal area network (PAN)
A networking protcol that uses packet switching to facilitate the transmission of messages; the prorocol used with the Internet
TCP/ IP
The use of computers and networking technology to enable an individual to work from a remote location
Telecommuting
The use of netwoeking technology to provide medical information and services
Telemedicine
A form of robot-assigned surgery in which the doctor's physical location is different from the patient's and robot's physical location; the doctor controls the robot remotely over the Internet or another
Telesurgery
A networking standard for very short-range wireless connections between devices; devices need to touch in order to communicate
TransferJet
A networking cable consisting of wire strands twisted in sets of two and bound into a cable
Twisted-pair cable
A networking standard for very short-range wireless connections amont multimedia devices
Ultra Wideband (UWB)
The use of computers, video, cameras, microphones, and networking technologies to conduct face-to-face meetings over a network
Videoconferencing
A private, secure path over the Internet that provides authorized users a secure means of accessing a private network via the Internet
Virtual private network (VPN)
A widely used networking standard for medium-range wireless network
Wi-Fi (802.11)
A standard for connecting Wi-Fi devices directly, without using a router or an access point
Wi-Fi Direct
An emerging fast, short-range wireless networking standard expected to be used for transferring large amounts of data from one device to another
WiGig (802.11ad)
A wireless networking standard that is faster and has a greater range than Wi-Fi
WiMAX (802.16)
A network that connects devices located in a large geographical area
Wide area network (WAN)
A network in which computers and other devices are connected to the network via physical cables
Wired network
A wireless version of USB desined to connect peripheral devices
Wireless USB
A device on a wireless network that connects wireless devices to that network
Wireless access point
A network in which computers and other devices are connected to the network without physical cables; data is typically sent via radio waves
Wireless network
A router with a built-in wireless access point; most often used to connect wireless devices to a network and an Internet connection and often contains a built-in switch
Wireless router
A networking standard designed for very fast transfers between home electronic devices
WirelessHD (WiHD)
A type of signal where the data is represented by 0s and 1s
Digital signal
A mobile phone that can be used with more than one communications network, such as with both a cellular and Wi-Fi network
Dual-mode phone
A widely used wired LAN networking standard
Ethernet (802.3)
An intranet that is at least partially accessible to authorized outsiders
Extranet
A networking cable that utilizes hundreds of thin transparent fibers over which lasers transmit data as light
Fiber-optic cable
A system that uses satellites and receiver to determine the exact geographic location of the receiver
Global positioning system (GPS)
A wireless networking medium that sends data as infrared light rays
Infrared (IR) transmissions
A private network that is set up similar to the Internet and is accessed via a Web browser
Intranet
A network that connects devices located in a small geographical area, such as within a building
Local area network (LAN)
A device used to connect multiple devices on a single (typically wired) network; forwards packets to only the intended recipient
Switch
A mobile phone that communicates via a cellular network; also called a _____.
Cellular phone, cell phone
A form of broadcast radio designed for use with cellular telephones that broadcasts using antennas located inside honeycomb-shaped cells
Cellular radio
A networking cable consisting of a center wire inside a grounded, cylindrical shield, capable of sending data at high speeds
Coaxial cable
An earth-orbiting device that relays communications signals over long distances
Communications satellite
A collection of computers and other hardware devices that are connected together to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with one another
Computer network
A repeater for a wireless network
Range extender
A device on a network that amplifies signals
Repeater
A device that connects multiple network together; routes packets to their next location in order to efficiently reach their destination
Router
A mobile phone that communicates via satellite technology
Satellite phone
A type of data transmission in which the bits in a byte travel the same path one after the other
Serial transmission
A network that uses a host device connected directly to several other devices
Star network
