MISY160 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Computer Network, Mac Address, Twisted Pair

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Management Information Systems
• Course: MISY160
• Professor: Wright Diane

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Authentications: server tracks who is logging on to the network as well as which services on the network are available to each user. Bandwidth: the maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network, usually measured in ____ Benefits of networks: enable resource, knowledge, software sharing and enhance communications. Broadband: often referred to as high speed internet, means to connect to internet with faster throughput. Central: client/server network: two types of computers, a client (user tasks) and a server (resources and central control for) Coaxial: single copper wire cable surrounded by plastic used in wired networks. Computer network: two or more computers connected via hardware and software so that they can communicate with each other. Electromagnetic: a type of signal interference in wired transmission media that can be caused by fluorescent lights or machinery with. Fiber optic: cable type is the most costly to install.