English for system administrators - стр. 7
a.5.______ – the point accepts external connections to combine them into one wireless network through a Wi-Fi adapter.
b.6.______ – the point works to unite physically remote LAN networks into one network to avoid unnecessary data transfers if the receiving device is not there.
c.7.______ – the point acts as a transceiver or repeater. A weak signal that comes from another similar point is received, amplified and transmitted further to the addressee.
8.______. Cables provide signal transmission to connect different devices on a network.
9.______. NIC are usually built into a motherboard (or can be added externally) to provide information transfer between network computers.
10.______. This hardware or software device prevent attacks of hackers by blocking unauthorized connections made to a computer or LAN.
3. Look at the scheme and write the names of network hardware in the gaps:
4. Match the words from the text with their definitions:
5. Complete the sentences with the words from ex.4:
1.You can _____ network-manager package on Ubuntu easily with several commands.
2.On Windows OS you need a network adapter to connect to the Internet through a _____ or wireless _____.
3.HTTP is the protocol used to indicate how _____ are not only defined, but also _____.
4.Remember to switch the _____ on when you go on vacations.
5.Use these options to _____ and disable optional codecs.
6.The ability to guarantee the functional correctness of digital integrated circuits is the main task in the production of _____ and _____ systems.
7.Antivirus can _____ the installation of some applications.
8._____ headphones are connected via Bluetooth.
6. Put the phrases from the dialogue into correct order and answer the questions:
Beginning of the dialogue:
– Hello, I have a problem with my WI-FI router.
– Good afternoon, could you please describe your problem in details?
1) -Yes, I switched it off, unplugged all cables and then plugged in and turned on. It didn’t help.
– Ok. Let’s check your cables first and if it still doesn’t work, we will check all necessary settings: one cable, which should be connected to your computer, must be in LAN connector, the other one from our provider in WAN.
2) -Yes, please, today I tried to connect my router to the Internet but it is written «without Internet access».
– Have you already rebooted it?
3) -No, I appreciate your help, bye!
– Have a nice day, goodbye.
4) -It works! Thank you so much!
– Not at all, is there anything else I can help you with?
5) -Let me check it… Oh, does this WAN connector has a white colour?