match the cable type of the network. Most common hubs interconnect Category 3 or 5 twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 ends‚ although Coax BNC and Fiber Optic BNC hubs also exist. Ethernet Hubs An Ethernet hub is also called a multiport repeater. A repeater is a device that amplifies a signal as it passes through it‚ to counteract the effects of attenuation. Multistation Access Unit A Multistation Access Unit (MAU) is a special type of hub used for token ring networks. Switches Switches are
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This paper was prepared for presentation at the 2009 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education conference in Charleston‚ South Carolina. 1 Abstract The purpose of this research is to propose the idea of using the social network site‚ Facebook‚ for teacher education. Specifically‚ this research explores the advantages of this new Web 2.0 medium‚ and illustrates the different levels of course integration at an instructor’s disposal. In addition‚ it provides specific instructions
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argument. Comment [T2]: This is an example of a SUB-HEADING. Subheadings help to show the structure of your essay. However‚ they should be used fairly sparingly in essay writing. Background to social networking The idea of a ‘social network’ is not new. A social network in fact refers to any structure made up of
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Network Administrator PROPOSAL The purpose of this research is to provide a detailed insight into the job duties and responsibilities of a network administrator. Early on‚ I developed a strong interest in computers. Therefore‚ in high school‚ I began taking classes to assist me in a computer career. At the time‚ I was not certain as to which aspect I would pursue. However‚ I knew it would be working with computers. Nevertheless‚ it was not until college that I determined that I wanted to
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HYBRID NETWORKS WITH A SATELLITE COMPONENT AYAN ROY-CHOWDHURY‚ JOHN S. BARAS‚ MICHAEL HADJITHEODOSIOU‚ AND SPYRO PAPADEMETRIOU‚ UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK ABSTRACT Satellites are expected to play an increasingly important role in providing broadband Internet services over long distances in an efficient manner. Most future networks will be hybrid in nature — having terrestrial nodes interconnected by satellite links. Security is an imporSSSL tant concern in such networks‚ since
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CHAPTER 22 Wireless Sensor Networks: Principles and Applications Chris Townsend‚ Steven Arms‚ MicroStrain‚ Inc. 22.1 Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks Sensors integrated into structures‚ machinery‚ and the environment‚ coupled with the efficient delivery of sensed information‚ could provide tremendous benefits to society. Potential benefits include: fewer catastrophic failures‚ conservation of natural resources‚ improved manufacturing productivity‚ improved emergency response‚ and
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1. Introduction With the rapid development of new communications technology and network technology‚ some industries such as information industry show significant network externality characteristics. Network externality has been defined as "a change in the benefit‚ or surplus‚ that an agent derives from a good when the number of other agent consuming the same kind of good changes" (Liebowitz & Margolis‚ 1996). In other words‚ the product will be more valuable if more people use it. For example
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Security 5 Beta Testing 7 Equipment 8 Budget 12 Conclusion 12 Bibliography 14 Appendix A: TECHNICAL TERMS 15 Executive Summary The Athletes Shack (TAS) is a chain of sporting goods stores that is looking into adding a wireless network (WLAN) to their current network. TAS has 10 retail distribution stores in the area and would like all the stores to be able to see live inventory suing mobile devices. The management team at Athletes Shack has realized that their success depends on exceptional customer
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disadvantages. Some of those disadvantages can be risk of fraud or identity theft‚ cyberbullying‚ and it can be such a waste of time. Besides the advantages and disadvantages of social media‚ many individuals have an account for at least one social network. To those individuals‚ social media can be a safe place to explore other connections or have ones identity be stolen. Social networking has an advantage of making connections. Without a doubt‚ the best reason to join any social networking site is
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NETWORK DESIGN PROPOSAL for OASIS COURIER SERVICES TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION 3 The Company Needs 3 LAN Design 4 Topology 6 Media 6 VLAN 6 Internet 7 Servers 7 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to discuss review and elaborate the proposed network design for the company Oasis Courier Services. This report will cover in details the desired the network
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