The total maximum transfer rate of a network cable or device. Essentially, it is a measurement of how fast data can be sent over a wired or wireless connection, usually measure in bits per second.

A network setup in which each computer and network device are connected to a single cable or backbone..

A network setup that utilizes both clients and servers.

Network protocols that a host can send a message without establishing a connection in hopes that the message will reach its destination.

This is the interface between customer-premises equipment and network service provider equipment.

The process of taking data from one protocol and translating it into another protocol, so the data can continue across a network.

The most common way of sending and receiving files directly between two computers over the network that is not email.

An area at the beginning of the payload where protocols add their own control information.

Used to indicate the location of a computer or other device on a network using TCP/IP.

Has networking equipment or computers in close proximity to each other, capable of communicating, sharing resources and information.

Concept in networking that defines the architecture of the communication mechanism for all nodes in a network.

A physical address and hardware address whose number is uniquely formatted in hexadecimal format and given to each computer or network device on a computer network.

A network that is utilized across multiple buildings. Much larger than the standard Local-Area Network (LAN).

An expansion card that enables a computer to connect to a network; such as a home network, or the Internet using an Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector.

Used to describe a segment of data sent from one computer or device to another over a network.

A local network designed to transmit data between personal computing devices (PCs), personal digital assistants (PDAs) and telephones.

Refers to the interconnected structure of a local area network (LAN). The method employed to connect the physical devices on the network with the cables, and the type of cabling used.

A way to identify a specific process to which an Internet or other network message is to be forwarded when it arrives at a server. A 16-bit integer that is put in the header appended to a message unit.

A standard used to define a method of exchanging data over a computer network, such as local area network, Internet, Intranet, etc.

The protocol that enables Remote Desktop Connection to communicate with Microsoft Terminal Services.

A network configuration in which device connections create a circular data path. Each networked device is connected to two others, like points on a circle.

Hardware device designed to receive, analyze and move incoming packets to another network.

A unit of data that results from subdividing a larger protocol data unit.

One of the most common network setups. In this configuration, every node connects to a central network device, like a hub, switch, or computer.

A hardware device that filters and forwards network packets, but often not capable of much more.

A set of rules (protocols) governing communications among all computers on the Internet.

Configuration of a network that determines how the network's computers are connected.

A collection of computers and network resources connected via a network over a large geographic area.