Basic Networking Vocabulary

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What is a Firewall?

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A security system that blocks harmful data.

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What does VPN stand for?

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Virtual Private Network.

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What is the purpose of a VPN?

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To create a secure connection that allows you to browse the internet privately.

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What is the Internet?

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A global network of computers connected together to share information and communicate.

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What is Wi-Fi?

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A wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet without wires.

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What does LAN stand for?

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Local Area Network.

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What is a LAN?

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A network that connects computers in a small area, like a home or office.

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What is a Router?

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A device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

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What is an IP Address?

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A unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.

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What is a Modem?

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A device that modulates and demodulates signals for data transmission over telephone lines.