A unique 12-digit hexadecimal number given to every device when it is manufactured
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A linked collection of computer systems that allows resources and computer power to be shared, e.g. a computer network at a school or college
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A special device added to a computer that allows it to function as part of a network
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A small collection of broken down data, sent by computers across a network, that finds the quickest route to its destination and is then reassembled at the other side
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A network that links computers directly allowing users to access programs and resources on each other’s hard drives. A P2P network does not require a server
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A device that enables multiple computers and devices to connect to the same network. Routers control priorities and rules such as connections and traffic.
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Describes the physical reach of a network, whether relatively small (LAN) or large (WAN)
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A computer or program that ‘serves’ data to a client once it has been requested, e.g. web server, mail server
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A connection device that connects multiple computers to a network and (unlike a hub) allows data to be transmitted to specified computers, which frees up bandwidth and improves speed and performance
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A computer device that connects to a network and allows interaction with programs on the server. It uses the power residing on the server without downloading or saving any data to the device itself.
