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protocols
different network protocols
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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) |