Networking

WPA2 stands for Wi-Fi protected ____ 2

access

a local ___ network (LAN) is a collection of computers that are connected in a small geographic area such as an office, college campus, or in your home

area

remote access connections must be secured using authentication and encryption software. ___ software confirms the identity of the user pr computer system

authentication

if you want to connect to several devices in your home network to the same internet signals you will need a _____ connections

broadband

firmware updates

can cause network issues. Firmware is software that is used to run a hardware device. It can cause network outrage

Used by the PSTN _________ switching creates a dedicated physical path to send and receive information

circuit

a computer that requests resources such as web page, spreadsheet,image file, or services from another computer on a network is called ____

client

in a server based network the individual computers and devices are called

clients

wireless router that transmits Wi-Fi signals separate frequencies is a _________ - band router

dual

The cable that is most commonly used within a network is called ______ cable and is sold by category (CAT-7, for example).

ethernet

the technical term for electronic or online banking that uses computers and various technologies in place of checks and other paper transactions to transfer funds from one account to another is called electronic ____ Transfer

funds

Cell towers' radio frequencies are divided between 7 roughly ___-shaped cells hexagonal

hexagonal

an IP address is determined by the network on which it is

hosted

A public WiFi site is referred to as a

hotspot

which are true about IP addresses

if two laptops are connected to the same home network, they share the same IP addresses IP stands for internet protocol in most homes networks IP addresses are assigned by the internet Service Provider

the largest WAN on earth is the

internet

4G LTE cellphone signal often provide internet download speeds that _______ the download speeds of DSL provider

meet or exceed

cell phones send and receive extremely weak ______ signals to and from cell towers

microwave

radio waves that transmit internet signals to and from satellites in space are called

microwave

the word "modem" stands for

modulator-demodulator

Fiber-optic cable is ___ expensive than coaxial (television) cable to install

more

signal quality

needs to run a network travel on a variety pf transmission media including Ethernet, phone and cable TV

popular virtual reality (VR) games have been developed and are available in

play-station VR, Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive

After your phone's analog-digital converter chip changes the sound of your voice to a digital signal, the signal is enhanced by a digital signal ___

processor

if your internet download or upload speeds are lower than advertised, contact your internet service

provider

Virtual _________ (VR) is the term used to describe a three-dimensional, computer generated environment which can be explored and interacted with by a person

reality

if you're in an area where your home network doesn't have any cell coverage, but you 're still able to make a call, you're probably _

roaming

the device that divides and connects two networks is a _____

router

Because it uses a full operating system instead of a mobile operating system, the Microsoft ___ Pro is sometimes considered more of a laptop than a tablet computer. To make it a laptop you'd need to also purchase the detachable keyboard

surface

The cell tower's base transmission station is connected to a mobile ___ station

switching

a protocol used to transmit large files from one server to another over the internet may use the File _______ Protocol

transfer

the specific means by which your internet signals is carried is called _________ media

transmission

mobile switching station

transmits signals to the receivers MSS changes your cell and base transmission station as you travel

methods connecting a smartphone to the internet

using a cellular provider data plan connecting to an available WiFi

In urban areas, the cell towers become more numerous and the cell signals transmitted by the cell towers are ___, than those in less populated areas

weaker

select the statement that are true regarding internet protocol addresses

- IPs usually have blocks of IP addresses that they assign as demanded - assigned to your home network by your ISP - means by which your network is identified by other servers and computers on the internet

select the advantages of having a 3G phone

- more energy efficient - battery last longer- less expensive

base transceiver station

A large communications tower with antennas, amplifiers, and receivers/transmitters emits weak microwave signals through cell towers antenna located at the base of a cell tower

a popular peer-to-peer file sharing protocol that allows users to share software, movies, and other files is ___

BitTorrent

what technology allows for the electronic communication of business-oriented transactions and information between people and organizations

EDI

a switch distinguishes between various devices within a network by their ______ addresses

MAC Media access control (MAC) address

indicator light

Networking devices including NICs, routers and modems have indicator lights that display how the device is performing.

A signal transmitted every few seconds by a wireless router so that users' computers can find the Wi-Fi hotspot is called a(n) ___ .

SSID Service set identifier

true about IP addresses

IP Addresses are assigned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). When you purchase your Internet service from an ISP you receive the right to use their block of assigned addresses.

Broadband is measured in

Mbps

Because it locates cellular devices, assigns frequencies, transmits signals to the correct sites, the ___ is probably the most important part of any cellular network.

Mobile switching station

steps for how circuit switching works when placing a land line based phone call in the correct order

Pick up the receiver which creates an open a connection to the local telephone switch dial a number, then the switch connects to other switches along the PSTN. This forms a physical path between your phone and the person you are calling. when the call is received a circuit is established and will remain open for the entire length of your call once you hang up the phone the circuit is disconnected and the switches and wire pathways that had been dedicated to your phone call are now free again.

characteristics of networks

Provide the ability to share files and information. Allow users to share resources which saves money and time. Allow users to access other networks and the Internet.

The mobile switching station can connect calls to mobile switching stations belonging to other cellular networks. T or F?

True

Your network's mobile switching station locates the MSS of the person you're calling, even if they use a different cell phone provider

True

which is true about circuit switching works when you make a traditional land line based phone call

When the call is received a circuit is established and will remain open for the entire length of your call. Pick up the receiver which creates an open a connection to the local telephone switch. Dial a number,then the switch connects to other switches along the PSTN. This forms a physical path between your phone and the person you are calling.

true about switching packets

a. the internet uses packet switching to transfer data and information between hosts. all packets are routed through a network based on the associated address information. addressing information and data are included in each packet

Select the statements that are true regarding switches

a. usually integrated in the routers of home networks. ensure correct data is transferred to and from the correct computers in networks. connect computers and other devices within a network

_______ cable is currently the transmission media with the largest bandwidth

fiber-optic

characteristics of fiber optic lines

made of one of thousands of fibers high speed transmission

steps for syncing Iphone to a macbook

open itunes and use a usb cord to connect them if the iphone doesnt appear find it in the itunes library sync the devices

True about VPNs

- VPNs allow for encrypted communications using the Internet as the pathway for data transmission and communication - People within the organization use VPN software to login to the VPN - A virtual private network (VPN) creates a secure connection between 2 computers

list the following steps in the order that they occur after you press "send" on your phone

1. the signal is sent via weak microwaves to a cell tower 2. the cell tower's base transceiver station sends the signal to your MSS 3. Your MSS sent the signal to the receivers MSS 4. The receiver's MSS locates the receiver's phone and sends a signal to the receiver's BTS and associated cell tower