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Networking terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer Network | is a group of computers connected together in a way that allows information to be exchanged between the computers. |
| Ethernet | A widely used communications protocol for a LAN and uses a twisted pair or coaxial cables |
| TCP/IP | TCP/IP the basic communication language of the internet |
| Intranet | A private network that usually gives employees access to company publications |
| IP Address | A number used to uniquely identify a computer on the Internet |
| Client to Server Network | The model assigns one of two roles to the computers in a network: client or server |
| Server | is a computer system that selectively shares its resources |
| Client | is a computer (workstation) that initiates contact with a server to use a resource |
| Peer to Peer Network | A network where all networks are on the same level and users have direct access to other computers |
| Wired Network | network uses cables to connect to the network |
| Wireless Network | network doesn’t use cables |
| Local Area Network | is a computer network covering a small geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings |
| Wide Area Network | is a computer network that covers a broad area (e.g., any network whose communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries |
| Wi-Fi | a family of wireless networking standards |
| Bluetooth | a standard for low-cost, short-range, wireless connections between Bluetooth-enabled devices |
| Virtual Private Network | is a method used to extend a private network over a public network. |
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