5.3.2 Local Network Types

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to local network types, important for understanding how LANs function and their benefits.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of computers connected that are physically close, allowing for resource sharing such as internet connections and files.

Intranet

A private LAN that functions like a mini Internet for people in the same company, facilitating file sharing and collaboration.

Small Office, Home Office (SOHO)

A network setup for small businesses that can be easily established in any office or home, emphasizing the use of more advanced routers.

Network Administrator

An individual responsible for overseeing the LAN, ensuring its safety, and managing access controls.

Switch

An intermediate system used to establish contention-free network segments at the data link layer (Layer 2), which can be unmanaged.

Router

A network device that links dissimilar networks and operates at the network layer, capable of forwarding packets between different network types.

Benefits of LAN

High-speed connectivity, resource sharing, collaborative work environments, and easy access to shared printers and internet connections.

Firewall

A security measure, which can be built into a router or set up as a separate device, to protect the LAN from unauthorized access.