CompTIA Network+ N10-008 (updated)

CompTIA Network+ N10-008 (updated) Client A device used by an end-user to access the network Server A device that provides resources to the rest of the network Hub Older technology that connects network devices together Can lead to increased network errors Wireless Access Point (WAP) A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network Switch A device that connects network devices together (like a next generation hub). Can learn which devices are connected to which ports. Router Connects two different networks together and forwards traffic to and from a network Layer 3 device Media connects two devices or a device to a switch port Wide Area Network (WAN) link physically connects two geographically dispersed networks Client/Server model Uses a dedicated server to provide access to files, scanners, printers, and other resources Administration and backup are easier Client/Server benefits 1. centralized administration 2. easier management 3. better scalability Client/Server Drawbacks 1. higher cost 2. requires specialized OS 3. Requires dedicated resources Peer-to-peer model