ITE8 - Module 6 Terms

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802.11 standard

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An IEEE standard that specifies connectivity for wireless networks.

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Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

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A form of addressing in which Windows automatically assigns an address to a computer that cannot communicate with a DHCP server to obtain an IPv4 address.

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blacklist

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A list that specifies which IP addresses are denied on a network and that automatically approves everything else.

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default gateway

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The router interface that a device uses to access the Internet or another network.

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demilitarized zone (DMZ)

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A network that provides services to an untrusted network so that the traffic using the server does not come inside the local network.

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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A protocol that automatically provides IP addresses to network hosts and provides a way to manage those addresses.

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Firewall

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Hardware or software that protects computers and networks by preventing undesirable traffic from entering internal networks.

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Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

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A communications protocol used by devices on a network to send control and error messages.

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Internet Protocol (IP) address

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An address assigned as part of connecting to a network. There are two versions: IPv4 and IPv6.

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IoT

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Internet of Things; a network of many smart devices that extends Internet connectivity beyond standard devices, like computers and smartphones, to include devices like refrigerators and TVs that are embedded with sensors and other technology to allow them to become part of the network.