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Network
A Network is a collection of computers and other computer equipment
that are connected for the purpose of exchanging information or sharing
resources. Networks vary in size, some are within a single room, others
span continents.
Network Interface
Card (NIC)
A circuit board installed into a piece of computing equipment, for
example, a computer, that enables you to connect it to the network. A
NIC is also known as an adapter or adapter card.
Protocol
A set of rules for communication between devices on a network. The
rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control.
RJ-45
A standard connector used to connect Ethernet networks. The "RJ"
stands for "registered jack".
Server
A computer in a network that is shared by multiple end stations. Servers
provide end stations with access to shared network services such as
computer files and printer queues.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. Some vendors of wireless products use SSID
interchangeably with ESSID.
Subnet Address
An extension of the IP addressing scheme that allows a site to use a single
IP network address for multiple physical networks.
Subnet mask
A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided
by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is
used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network
(as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet,
which must assigned by InterNIC).
Subnets
A network that is a component of a larger network.
Switch
A device that interconnects several LANs to form a single logical LAN that
comprises of several LAN segments. Switches are similar to bridges, in
that they connect LANs of a different type; however they connect more
LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated.
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