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| Regenerates or amplifies a signal when it is passed through. |
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| Software, program; these three terms are often used interchangeably. |
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| A dedicated server for applications. |
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| A LAN in which all workstations are connected to a single cable. |
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| User computer “being served” by another computer, called a server. |
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| Information, as recognized by a computer and transmitted across a variety media, from computer or network to another, using a specific protocol, or language. |
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| A server on a network that is configured to provide both incoming and outgoing fax services to the entire network. |
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| A network’s central computer, with a very large amount of storage space for shared files. |
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| The center of a cabling system or a network with star topology architecture. |
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| A network topology that combines bus, star, or ring topologies. |
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| Metropolitan Area Network |
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| A method of data transmission. |
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| Every device is connected to every other device by separate cables and has redundant paths. |
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| A group of computers linked together for the purpose of sharing resources. |
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| The individual who has complete responsibility for maintaining a network. |
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| Acts as a connection point only. |
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| All the computers on the network can act as either a client or server, depending upon the needs of the user. |
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| A hardware device, such as a printer or scanner. |
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| Dedicated server for printing. |
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| The services or peripherals that are shared over the network. |
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| In a Ring topology, the devices are connected in a continuous loop. |
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| The system used to protect data on a network from unauthorized use. |
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| A computer on a network that provides services to other computers. |
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| Allowing files to be shared from one computer to another. |
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A LAN topology in which all workstations are wired
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| An access method used in a Token Ring topology. |
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