Network,A system that connects devices to communicate and share data
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| Term | Definition |
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Network,A system that connects devices to communicate and share data | |
Communication,The exchange of information between devices | |
Internet,A global network of interconnected networks | |
Global Community,People connected worldwide through the internet | |
Cloud Computing,Storing and accessing data over the internet instead of local storage | |
Host / End Device,Any device connected to a network that sends or receives data | |
IP Address,A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network | |
Server,A device that provides services such as web email or file storage | |
Client,A device or application that requests services from a server | |
Client-Server Model,A network structure where clients request and servers respond | |
Peer-to-Peer,A network where devices act as both client and server | |
Scalability,The ability of a network to grow without losing performance | |
Fault Tolerance,The ability of a network to continue working even if a failure occurs | |
Quality of Service,A system that prioritizes network traffic for better performance | |
Security,Protection of data and network resources from threats | |
Confidentiality,Ensures data is only accessed by authorized users | |
Integrity,Ensures data is not altered during transmission | |
Availability,Ensures data and services are accessible when needed | |
Intermediary Device,A device that manages and directs network traffic | |
Router,A device that connects different networks and selects the best path for data | |
Switch,A device that connects multiple devices within a network | |
Network Interface Card,Hardware that connects a device to a network | |
Port,A physical or logical connection point on a device | |
Interface,A connection point on a router or network device | |
Network Media,The medium used to transmit data between devices | |
Copper Cable,A network cable that transmits data using electrical signals | |
Fiber Optic,A cable that transmits data using light signals | |
Wireless Media,Transmission of data using electromagnetic waves | |
Electromagnetic Waves,Signals used in wireless communication | |
Topology,The layout or arrangement of a network | |
Physical Topology,Shows actual device placement and cable connections | |
Logical Topology,Shows how data flows in the network | |
Local Area Network,A network that covers a small geographic area | |
Wide Area Network,A network that covers a large geographic area | |
Home Network,A small network used in a house | |
SOHO Network,Small office or home office network | |
Enterprise Network,A large network used by organizations | |
Intranet,A private network used within an organization | |
Extranet,A network that allows limited external access to internal resources | |
Internet Service Provider,A company that provides internet access | |
DSL,Internet connection using telephone lines | |
Cable Internet,Internet connection using television cables | |
Cellular Network,Wireless network using mobile towers | |
Satellite Internet,Internet connection via satellites | |
Dial-up,Old slow internet connection using telephone lines | |
Leased Line,A dedicated high-speed connection for businesses | |
Metro Ethernet,High-speed network covering a metropolitan area | |
SDSL,DSL connection with equal upload and download speeds | |
Converged Network,A network that carries voice video and data together | |
Packet,A small unit of data sent over a network | |
Packet Switching,Sending data in small packets through multiple paths | |
Circuit Switching,A dedicated communication path between two devices | |
Binary,A system using 0s and 1s to represent data | |
Patch Panel,A device used to organize and manage network cables | |
Keystone Jack,A wall-mounted port for Ethernet connections | |
T568A,A wiring standard for Ethernet cables | |
T568B,Another wiring standard for Ethernet cables | |
Redundancy,Having backup paths or systems for reliability | |
Traffic Prioritization,Giving important data higher priority | |
Bandwidth,The amount of data that can be transmitted in a network | |
Latency,Delay in data transmission | |
Throughput,Actual speed of data transfer | |
Protocol,A set of rules that govern communication between devices | |
Message,The data being transmitted | |
Media,The path through which data travels | |
Device,Hardware used in networking | |
BYOD,A policy allowing personal devices on a network | |
Video Communication,Transmission of video over a network | |
Collaboration Tools,Applications that allow people to work together online | |
Signal Regeneration,Strengthening signals for long-distance transmission | |
Path Determination,Choosing the best route for data | |
Error Notification,Alerting when data transmission fails | |
Data Encapsulation,Wrapping data with necessary information before transmission | |
Destination Address,The address where data is sent | |
Source Address,The address where data originates | |
Network Architecture,The design and structure of a network | |
Network Performance,How efficiently a network operates | |
Network Security Threat,Anything that can harm or steal network data | |
Data Interception,Unauthorized access to data during transmission | |
Network Failure,When part of the network stops working | |
Network | A system that connects devices to communicate and share data |
Communication | The exchange of information between devices |
Internet | A global network of interconnected networks |
Global Community | People connected worldwide through the internet |
Cloud Computing | Storing and accessing data over the internet instead of local storage |
Host / End Device | Any device connected to a network that sends or receives data |
IP Address | A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network |
Server | A device that provides services such as web email or file storage |
Client | A device or application that requests services from a server |
Client-Server Model | A network structure where clients request and servers respond |
Peer-to-Peer | A network where devices act as both client and server |
Scalability | The ability of a network to grow without losing performance |
Fault Tolerance | The ability of a network to continue working even if a failure occurs |
Quality of Service | A system that prioritizes network traffic for better performance |
Security | Protection of data and network resources from threats |
Confidentiality | Ensures data is only accessed by authorized users |
Integrity | Ensures data is not altered during transmission |
Availability | Ensures data and services are accessible when needed |
Intermediary Device | A device that manages and directs network traffic |
Router | A device that connects different networks and selects the best path for data |
Switch | A device that connects multiple devices within a network |
Network Interface Card | Hardware that connects a device to a network |
Port | A physical or logical connection point on a device |
Interface | A connection point on a router or network device |
Network Media | The medium used to transmit data between devices |
Copper Cable | A network cable that transmits data using electrical signals |
Fiber Optic | A cable that transmits data using light signals |
Wireless Media | Transmission of data using electromagnetic waves |
Electromagnetic Waves | Signals used in wireless communication |
Topology | The layout or arrangement of a network |
Physical Topology | Shows actual device placement and cable connections |
Logical Topology | Shows how data flows in the network |
Local Area Network | A network that covers a small geographic area |
Wide Area Network | A network that covers a large geographic area |
Home Network | A small network used in a house |
SOHO Network | Small office or home office network |
Enterprise Network | A large network used by organizations |
Intranet | A private network used within an organization |
Extranet | A network that allows limited external access to internal resources |
Internet Service Provider | A company that provides internet access |
DSL | Internet connection using telephone lines |
Cable Internet | Internet connection using television cables |
Cellular Network | Wireless network using mobile towers |
Satellite Internet | Internet connection via satellites |
Dial-up | Old slow internet connection using telephone lines |
Leased Line | A dedicated high-speed connection for businesses |
Metro Ethernet | High-speed network covering a metropolitan area |
SDSL | DSL connection with equal upload and download speeds |
Converged Network | A network that carries voice video and data together |
Packet | A small unit of data sent over a network |
Packet Switching | Sending data in small packets through multiple paths |
Circuit Switching | A dedicated communication path between two devices |
Binary | A system using 0s and 1s to represent data |
Patch Panel | A device used to organize and manage network cables |
Keystone Jack | A wall-mounted port for Ethernet connections |
T568A | A wiring standard for Ethernet cables |
T568B | Another wiring standard for Ethernet cables |
Redundancy | Having backup paths or systems for reliability |
Traffic Prioritization | Giving important data higher priority |
Bandwidth | The amount of data that can be transmitted in a network |
Latency | Delay in data transmission |
Throughput | Actual speed of data transfer |
Protocol | A set of rules that govern communication between devices |
Message | The data being transmitted |
Media | The path through which data travels |
Device | Hardware used in networking |
BYOD | A policy allowing personal devices on a network |
Video Communication | Transmission of video over a network |
Collaboration Tools | Applications that allow people to work together online |
Signal Regeneration | Strengthening signals for long-distance transmission |
Path Determination | Choosing the best route for data |
Error Notification | Alerting when data transmission fails |
Data Encapsulation | Wrapping data with necessary information before transmission |
Destination Address | The address where data is sent |
Source Address | The address where data originates |
Network Architecture | The design and structure of a network |
Network Performance | How efficiently a network operates |
Network Security Threat | Anything that can harm or steal network data |
Data Interception | Unauthorized access to data during transmission |
Network Failure | When part of the network stops working |