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Crossword: Wired Network Hardware

Across

1. A unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for communications at the data link layer of a network segment.

2. The inclusion of duplicate components or systems to provide backup or failover protection in case of a hardware or software failure.

3. A facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.

4. A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

5. The process of inspecting packets based on their source and destination addresses, ports, and protocols, and either allowing or blocking them based on predefined rules.

6. The process of storing and serving website or application files on a server, making them accessible via the internet.

7. The distribution of network traffic across multiple devices or links to optimize resource utilization, maximize throughput, and minimize response time.

8. A computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers or clients over a network.

9. Category 5e is an Ethernet cable frequently utilized in wired networks, enabling data transmission speeds of up to 1000 Mbps.

10. A widely used wired network technology enables devices to communicate with each other over a local area network (LAN).

11. The process of selecting the best path for data packets to travel from source to destination in a network.

12. A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules

13. A network device that modulates and demodulates signals to establish and maintain a connection with an ISP

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14. A device that interconnects multiple devices in a wired network and facilitates the transmission of data packets among them.

15. The process of forwarding data packets between networks or devices within a network.

16. A type of server where all the physical resources are exclusively allocated to a single user or organization.

17. A networking device is a hardware that facilitates connection between multiple wired networks, enabling the transmission of data packets amongst them.

18. A mechanism that prioritizes certain types of network traffic, ensuring higher performance for critical applications or services.


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