Basics of Computer Networks

Front

Network

Back

Interconnected devices

Front

LAN

Back

Local Area Network

Front

WAN

Back

Wide Area Network

Front

Protocol

Back

Rules for data exchange

Front

IP Address

Back

Unique identifier for devices

Front

Router

Back

Directs data traffic

Front

Switch

Back

Connects devices in a network

Front

Ethernet

Back

Wired network technology

Front

Wi-Fi

Back

Wireless network technology

Front

Firewall

Back

Security system for networks