MIS Chapter 7
Routers
is a communications processor used to route packets of data through different networks
Client computer
is a computer on a network that performs important network functions for client computers
SDN
Software defined networking new networking approach in which many of these control functions are managed by one central program
Major Components in a Simple Network
Client computer Server computer Connection medium Network operating system (NOS) Hub or switch Routers Software defined networking (SDN)
Broadband
More than 96% U.S Internet users have broadband access
NOS
Network operating system routes and manages communications on the network and coordinates network resources
Convergence
Telephone networks and computer networks converging into single digital network using internet standards
Broadband Wireless
Voice and data communication as well as internet access are increasingly taking over broadband wireless platforms
Hub or switch
act as a connection point between the computers (switch can filter and forward data)