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________ is the most commonly used standard on local area networks.

Ethernet

the protocol responsible for addressing and routing packets to their destination is ______.

IP or internet Protocol

which protocol is responsible for receiving email?

POP

a(n) _____ is created when two wireless devices connect to each other directly.

ad hoc network

a ______ computer connects to, or requests service from, another computer called a server.

client

which type of network consists of a group of clients and servers under the control of one central security database?

domain

a firewall is a device that connects two or more network together. t/f

false

a metropolitan area network (MAN) is a small network that consists of device connected by Bluetooth. t/f

false

it's not possible to share files between computers running windows and MacOS. t/f

false

most LANs are configured in a physical bus topology. t/f

false

you must install special software to create a peer-to-peer network. t/f

false

an ____ blocks unauthorized access to a network.

firewall

in a _______ devices connect through a wireless access point.

infrastructure wireless network

a _______ is a communication device used to establish a connection with a network.

network adapter

_______ includes the software, hardware, and files that are shared in a network.

network resources

the device needed to connect a LAN to a fiber network is called an ______.

optical network terminal

in a ______ network, all computers are considered equal.

peer-to-peer

_______ define the rules for communication between devices.

protocols

a _____ is a device that connects two or more networks together.

router

a ______ is a multiuser computer system that runs a network operating system (NOS).

server

the _______ is also known as the wireless network name.

service set identifier (SSID)

________ ensure that equipment that is made by different companies will be able to work together.

standards

in which topology is every node on the network attached to a central device such as a switch or wireless access point?

star

TCP/IP is the protocol responsible for ensuring that data packets are transmitted reliably on a network. t/f

true

When devices connect through a wireless access point, they form an infrastructure wireless network. t/f

true

computers can have more than one network adapter. t/f

true

in a peer-to-peer network, all computers are considered equal. t/f

true

using an open wireless network to access the internet without permission is called piggybacking. t/f

true

which type of network creates a private network through the public network (internet)?

vpn

computers in a peer-to-peer network belong to a _______.

workgroup