T3.1.1 Networks

Network

• Devices communicate and exchange data.
• Devices communicate and exchange errors.
• Company providing internet access to users for a fee.

Server

• Provides services to other devices.
• Provides power to other devices.
• Network connecting smart objects, allowing communication and data sharing.

Client

• Requests services from servers, doesn't share resources.
• Requests errors from servers, doesn't share bandwidth.
• Unique identifier assigned to devices connected to the internet.

Hub

• Connects devices, sends data to all.
• Connects devices, sends glitches to all.
• Network providing access to private resources via internet, requiring authentication.

Switch

• Connects devices, sends data to destination.
• Connects devices, sends parity bits to destination.
• Securely connects systems over the internet, enabling data sharing across distances.

Router

• Joins networks, enables data exchange.
• Joins ISPS, enables data exchange.
• Small network within limited space, like a single person's workspace.

LAN

• Limited geographic area network, high data transfer.
• Limited geographic area bugs, high error transfer.
• PAN utilizing Bluetooth for device connections.

WLAN

• Wireless network within a limited area, offering flexibility without cables.
• Limited geographic area network, high data transfer through cables
• Decentralized network allowing direct data sharing among devices without centralized server.

VLAN

• Partitions LAN, limiting access to sub-groups, reducing cost and complexity.
• Partitions LAN, limiting access to sub-groups, increasing cost and complexity.
• Devices communicate and exchange data.

LSN

• Sub-network within LAN, isolating access to resources for specific groups.
• Sub-network within WAN, isolating access to resources for specific bugs.
• Provides services to other devices.