| A | B |
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| LAN | group of computers connected within a confined geographical area |
| Network Access Point | junction between two high speed networks |
| Network Interface Card | card that connects a computer to a network |
| Hub | connects computers in a star configured network |
| Switch | refers to a table of MAC addesses to determine which port to use |
| Routers | use protocols to forward data from one network to another |
| Multipurpose Device | dCombines the functions of a switch, a router and a wireless access point |
| Twisted Pair Cable | popular cabling system which cannot exceed 100 meter segments |
| RJ-11 | standard 4 wire telephone connector |
| RJ-45 | Larger 8 wire connector used on many networks |
| BNC Connector | used to connect coaxial cable to NICs, hubs, or other devices |
| Shielded Twisted Pair | has two or four pairs of wires. Each pair is wrapped in metallic foil |
| Fiber Optic Cable | operates in single mode or multimode |
| Frame | Packet along with MAC address |
