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)