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protocols
different network protocols
Term | Definition |
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HUB | Transmits data to every device |
Switch | Keeps a table of mac addresses for devices connected |
Router | Manages device traffic between 2 or more networks. |
Access Point | Connects to wired router and projects Wi-Fi signal to designated area. |
Bridge | Stands between two segments of a network and manages traffic. |
Repeater | Amplifies and transmits signal to wider coverage |
Modem | Takes signals from ISP and translates signals to local devices that you use |
HTTP | Hypertext transfer protocols used worldwide |
HTTPS | HTTP secure |
SMTP | Simple mail transfer protocol |
POP 3 | post office control version 3 |
IMAP4 | Internet message access protocol Version 4 |
RDP | remote desktop protocol |
Telenet | client/server app to allow administrator to connect remotely. |
SSH | secure shell |
FTP | file transfer protocol |
SMB | server message block |
CIFS | common internet file system |
AFP | apple filing protocol |
LDAP | lightweight directory access protocol |
SNMP | simple network management protocol |
SSID | service set identifier |
WEP | wired equivalent privacy (you'll be weeping) |
WPA | wired equivalent privacy |
TKIP | Temporal key integrity protocol |
AES | Advanced encryption Standard |
WPS | Wi-Fi Protected setup |
Wi-Fi | wireless fidelity |
UPNP | universal plug and play |
QOS | quality of service |
DNS | domain name system or service |
DHCP | Dynamic host configuration protocol (what assigns an IP to your devices) |
PAN | personal area network |
LAN | local area network (covers small area such as home , office ,etc...) |
WMN | wireless mesh network (used for IOT devices) |
MAN | Metropolitan area network (multiple buildings) |
WAN | Wide area network (large geographical area) |