Outcome 2.2: Networking Fundamentals

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LAN (Local Area Network)

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A network that connects devices within a small area like a home or office.

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WAN (Wide Area Network)

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A network that covers a large geographic area, connecting multiple LANs.

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WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

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A LAN that connects devices wirelessly, typically using Wi-Fi.

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NFC (Near Field Communication)

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A short-range wireless technology for close proximity communication, such as mobile payments.

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PTP (Point-to-Point)

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A network setup where two devices are directly connected to each other.

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PTMP (Point-to-Multipoint)

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A network setup where one device communicates with multiple devices.

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Star Topology

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A network where all devices are connected to a central device like a hub or switch.

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Ring Topology

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A network where devices are connected in a circular loop and data travels in one direction.

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Tree Topology

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A network that combines multiple star topologies in a hierarchical structure.

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Mesh Topology

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A network where each device is connected to every other device, providing multiple paths for data.