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1. The ability of a network to prioritize certain types of traffic or data, ensuring that critical applications or services receive higher priority and better performance.

2. Electronic devices that can be worn on the body and are equipped with wireless connectivity for personal area network use.

3. Service Set Identifier, a unique name assigned to a wireless network to distinguish it from others.

4. A unit of data transmitted over a network comprises a header and payload, which contain the actual information being sent.

5. The use of personal area networks to track and monitor the location of individuals or objects, often used for navigation, asset tracking, or geofencing.

6. The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given amount of time.

7. The use of personal area networks to enable secure and convenient mobile payments using smartphones, wearables, or other personal devices.

8. A networking device facilitates the connection of devices within a network, enabling the exchange of data among those devices.

9. A method used to scramble data using a secret code in order to protect it from unauthorized access.

10. A group of computers, servers, and devices joined together, enabling communication and the exchange of data.

11. Homes that are equipped with various smart devices and appliances that can be controlled and automated through personal area networks.

12. A network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data.

13. The physical or logical arrangement of devices and connections in a network is defined by the organization and structure of network components.

14. The process of managing or controlling the flow of network traffic to improve performance, prioritize certain types of traffic, or prevent congestion.

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15. Wearable devices that have the capability to connect to personal area networks and offer features beyond just timekeeping, such as fitness tracking, notifications, and app integration.

16. A network security device is an apparatus that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

17. An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network, enabling identification and addressing.

18. A networking device facilitates data packet forwarding between computer networks, allowing devices in various networks to communicate with each other.

19. The power level of the radio signal transmitted between devices in a wireless network, measured in decibels (dBm).

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