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Networking Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer Network | group of computers connected together in a way that allows information to be exchanged between the computers |
| Ethernet | Widely used communications protocol for a Local Area Network and uses a twisted pair of coaxial cables |
| Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol | 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 NetworkClient to Server Network | The model assigns one of two roles to the computers in a network: client or server |
| Server | computer system that selectively shares its resources |
| Client | 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 | uses cables to connect to the network |
| Wireless Network | doesn’t use cables |
| Local Area Network | computer network covering a small geographic area |
| Wide Area Network | computer network that covers a broad area |
| Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) | a family of wireless networking standards |
| Bluetooth | a standard for low-cost, short-range, wireless connections between Bluetooth-enabled devices |
| Virtual Private Network | A VPN is a method used to extend a private network over a public network |
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