Networking Basics

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Network

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A group of interconnected computers and devices that can communicate with each other.

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LAN (Local Area Network)

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A network that connects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, or office building.

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WAN (Wide Area Network)

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A telecommunications network that extends over a large geographic area for the purpose of computer networking.

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Internet

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A global network of interconnected computers that communicate freely and share and exchange information.

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Intranet

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A private network accessible only to an organization's staff.

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Bandwidth

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The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path.

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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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IPv4

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Internet Protocol version 4, the fourth version of the Internet Protocol, using a 32-bit address scheme.

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IPv6

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Internet Protocol version 6, the most recent version of the Internet Protocol, using a 128-bit address scheme.

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DNS (Domain Name System)

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The system that translates Internet domain and host names to IP addresses.