145) ________ establishes a connection between the computers, sequences the transfer of packets, and acknowledges the packets sent.
146) IP refers to the Internet Protocol (IP), which is responsible for the ________ of packets and includes the disassembling and reassembling of packets during transmission.
147) The ________ layer is responsible for addressing, routing, and packaging data packets called IP datagrams.
148) An
________
is represented by a continuous waveform that passes through a communications medium; analog signals are used for voice communication.
149) A ________
is a discrete, binary waveform, rather than a continuous waveform.
150) A ________ is a device that translates digital signals from a computer into analog form so that they can be transmitted over analog telephone lines.
151) A ________ is designed to connect personal computers and other digital devices within a half-mile or 500-metre radius.
152) The most common LAN ________ systems are Windows, Linux, and Novell.
153) ________ is the dominant LAN standard at the physical network level, specifying the physical medium to carry signals between computers.
154) A ________ network treats all processors equally and is used primarily in small networks with 10 or fewer users.