Network Terminology

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workstation

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a computer connected to a network at which users interact with software stored on the network

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computer terminology

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ports

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a connection point for a cable

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computer terminology

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node

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endpoint of a network connection

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computer terminology

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node devices

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any computer or peripheral that is connected to the network

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computer terminology

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PCMCIA (personal computer memory card international association)

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an expansion slot found in many laptop computers

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computer terminology

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dumb terminal

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designed to communicate exclusively with a host (mainframe) computer - it receives all screen layouts from the host computer and sends all keyboard entry to the host - it cannot function without the host computer

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computer terminology

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expansion slot

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area in a computer that accepts additional input/output boards to increase the capability of the computer

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computer terminology

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infrared

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electromagnetic waves whose frequency range is above that of microwaves, but below that of the visible spectrum

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computer terminology

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NOS (Network Operating System)

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operating system designed to pass information and communicate between more than one computer - e.g. AppleShare, Novell NetWare, & Windows NT Server

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computer networking

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sneakernet

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refers to a manual method of sharing files in which a file is copied from a computer to a floppy disk, transported to a 2nd computer by a person physically walking (apparently wearing sneakers) to the 2nd computer, and manually transferring the file from floppy disk to the 2nd computer

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networks

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LAN (local area network)

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network connecting computers in a relatively small area such as a building

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networks

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coaxial cable

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cable consisting of a single copper conductor in the center surrounded by a plastic layer for insulation and a braided metal outer shield

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cabling connectors

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RJ-45 (registered jack)

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jack standard for an ethernet cable

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cabling connectors

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fibre optic cable

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a cable consisting of a center glass core surrounded by layers of plastic, that transmits data using light rather than electricity - it has the ability to carry more information over much longer distances

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cabling connectors

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crossover

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ethernet standard for connecting two computers directly together

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cabling connectors

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straight-through

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ethernet standard for connecting a computer to a centralized hub

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cabling connectors

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half-duplex

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one-directional transmission of communication at one time through a medium

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cabling connectirs

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full-duplex

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bi-directional transmission of communication at one time through a medium

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cabling connectors

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router

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single central device that connects other devices together on a network

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wireless networks

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WEP (wired equivalent privacy)

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wireless security first created in 2001 to protect against unauthorized users

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wireless networks

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TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol)

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special protocol used to upgrade WiFi protected access

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wireless networks

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intranet

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network internal to an organization that uses Internet protocols

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networks

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WPA (Wi-Fi protected access)

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upgraded WLAN protection created in 2003 to replace WEP

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wireless networks

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AES (advanced encryption standard)

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encryption standard to enhance the latest protection access

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wireless networks

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G

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wireless Router speed of 54Mbits/s

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wireless networks

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B

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wireless Router speed of 11Mbits/s with enhanced range

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wireless networks

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A

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wireless Router speed of 54Mbits/s with limited range

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wireless networks

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N

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wireless Router speed of 600Mbits/s

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wireless networks

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WPA2 (Wi-Fi protected access 2)

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latest protection access

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wireless networks

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ring

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most basic, old and a real risk if the computer goes down, nothing else works, that has a token on it, which only allowed one computer at the time to send information, a ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - data travel from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet

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network topology

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bus

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if the line goes down, everything is else is non-functional, but if a computer goes down, it still works, the line is the risk factor, it is a network topology in which nodes are directly connected to a common linear (or branched) half-duplex link

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network topology

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star

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if a line goes down, it is still functional, most expensive, the hub is the only vulnerable if the hub does down nothing else works - they are one of the most common computer network topologies in its simplest form, it consists of one central switch, hub or computer, which acts as a conduit to transmit messages

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network topology

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internet

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a global network of networks used to exchange information using the TCP/IP protocol - it allows for electronic mail and the accessing ad retrieval of information from remote sources

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networks

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WEP (wired equivalent privacy)

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easiest to break into, software like Kali Linux can be used to reveal the security key

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wireless protection

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WPA (wireless protected access)

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with a word list, this security can be broken into in 10 minutes average

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wireless protection

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WPS (wifi protected setup)

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opens your network to other computers and servers

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wireless protection

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HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)

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method to transmit websites, using logical links between nodes containing text

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acronyms

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FTP (file transfer protocol)

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transfer computer files between a client and a server on a computer network

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acronyma

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SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol)

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internet standard for electronic mail transmission

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acronyms

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peer-to-peer network

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a network in which resources and files are shared without a centralized management source

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networks

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MAN (metropolitan area network)

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a network connecting computers over a large geographical area, such as a city or school district

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networks

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WAN (wide area network)

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a network connecting computers within very large areas, such as states, countries, and the world

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networks

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client server/network

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a networking system in which one or more file servers (server) provide services; such as network management, application and centralized data storage for workstations (clients)

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networks

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point-to-point

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a direct link between two objects in a network

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networks

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backbone

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a cable to which multiple nodes or workstations are attached

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cabling connectors

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CAT 5 (category 5 cable)

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network cabling that consists of four pairs of wires that are manufactured with the wires twisted to certain specifications

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cabling connectors