Networking basics
bps
(Bits-Per-Second) A measurement of how fast data is moved from one place to another. A 56K modem can move about 57,000 bits per second.
ISP
(Internet Service Provider) A company that provides access to the Internet.
Network
(broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
Server
(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Router
(computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
Client
(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
Interface
(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
Intranet
A network designed for the exclusive use of computer users within an organization that cannot be accessed by users outside the organization
mbps
Megabytes per second , a measurement of data transfer rate based on one million bytes per second. Also referred to as millions of bits per second.
Packet
What is the term used to describe a discrete unit of data that is sent from one node to another over the network?
Connection
When a computer hooks up to a Network By using Wireless or Ethernet
WLAN
Wireless local area network. Network connected wirelessly.
Hub
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NIC
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WAN
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Switch
A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
Topology
A diagram that gives information about a network such as where it's located and the IP addresses that computers are using
Internet
A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.
Broadband
A high-speed Internet connection such as cable, satellite, or digital subscriber line (DSL).
Wi-Fi
A local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet
Peer-to-Peer
A network model where all computers on the network are equal and data may be shared from computer to computer.
Client/Server
A network that uses centrally administered computers, known as servers, to enable resource sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Node
A point along the stem of a plant at which leaves are attached.
Protocol
A standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be followed during transmission
Throughput
Amount of data moved sucessfully from one place to another in a given time period
Address
An Internet Location, such as a URL, an IP address, or an email address.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth describes the amount of data which can be transmitted via a network connection, usually measured in bits per second.
gbps
Gigabits per second. Measure of network bandwidth.
LAN
Local Area Network
Medium
Material through which a wave travels