Networking Study Guide

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Network

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A group of interconnected computers capable of exchanging information.

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Bandwidth

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A measurement of the volume of data that can be transmitted over a network at any given time.

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Protocol

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A set of rules governing communication between computers on a network (e.g., TCP and UDP).

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Internet Protocol (IP)

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Allows data to be sent between devices via the internet.

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Domain Name System (DNS)

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Maps alphabetic domain names to numeric IP addresses.

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IP Address

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A unique identifier assigned to a device or domain connected to the internet (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

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IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority)

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Responsible for allocating IP addresses.

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Packet

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A small segment of a larger message transmitted over a network.

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Cable

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A transmission medium that carries communication signals.

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Ethernet Cable (Cat5e)

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A type of network cable used for wired internet connections.