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Ethernet
A networking standard using cables (Category 5) to create a network.
IPP
Internet Printing Protocol. IPP allows you to print your documents
over an Internet connection to another printer over the net.
Network Adapter
Also known as a NIC (Network Interface Card). Used to provide
PC’s or laptops with an Ethernet port or wireless access to the
network.
Broadband Modem
A device that allows broadband connection to the internet.
Broadband connections include speeds faster than 56k (dial up modem
speed). The two most common types of Broadband connections are
DSL and Cable. Cable modems rely on the bandwidth of cable
television lines, while DSL modems rely on the telephone lines
operating at DSL speeds.
Router
A device used to share Internet access from one user to multiple users.
