Network Devices
device that connects using RJ45 network ports in a SOHO or enterprise network
Switch
the company who specializes in providing access to the internet
Internet Service Provider
the name of your WLAN
SSID
In a TCP/IP network, the nearest router to a particular host. This router's IP address is part of the protocol configuration.
Gateway
allows a client to access email messages stored in a mailbox on a remote server
IMAP
Device that creates a WLAN between computers and mobile devices
Access Point
The term used to describe fiber optic networks that typically perform better, but are more expensive
FTTC Fiber to the Curb
Loss of signal strength
Attenuation
This protocol serves a a bridge to communicate a domain to an IP Address
DNS
this address is unique to a host also known as a logical address
IP
connects LAN to the internet also known as a gareway
Router
A connection that uses phone lines
Digital Subscriber Line
used to resolve host's local Media Access Control address to a logical IP address
Address Resolution Protocol
What is the ethernet standard for wired connections
802.3
this address is unique and is also known as the physical address
MAC
used to connect a LAN to a service provider over cable
Modem
WiFi technology that works in 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ bands to support new network devices and legacy devices
802.11ac
The main protocol used in TCP/IP responsible for the logical address
Internet Protocol
What is the ethernet standard for wireless connections
802.3
in its most simple form, a network consists of two or more computers connected to each other by an appropriate transmission medium
Network
device contained on a PC which holds a MAC address
Network Interface Card
WiFi technology that works with both 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ bands, with data rates up to 600 MBPS
802.11n
This is responsible for sending messages and reports on errors regarding the delivery of packets
Internet Control Message Protocol
What does HTTP stand for
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
the protocol used to send mail between hosts on the internet
SMTP