Network Types
A Local Area Network that connects computers within a limited area such as a home or school
What is a LAN
Transmission Control Protocol, which ensures reliable communication between devices
What is TCP
A unique identifier for a device on a network
What is an IP address
A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
What is a firewall
A technology that allows devices to connect to the internet wirelessly
What is Wi-Fi
A Wide Area Network that covers a broad area, connecting multiple LANs, often over long distances
What is a WAN
User Datagram Protocol, which allows for fast communication without error-checking
What is UDP
A mask that defines the range of IP addresses in a subnet
What is a subnet mask
The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access
What is encryption
A wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances
What is Bluetooth
A Virtual Private Network that creates a secure connection over the internet between a device and a network
What is a VPN
HyperText Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web
What is HTTP
Internet Protocol version 4, which uses a 32-bit address scheme
What is IPv4
A Distributed Denial of Service attack aimed at overwhelming a network or service with traffic
What is a DDoS attack
A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi
What is an access point
A Metropolitan Area Network that spans a city or a large campus
What is a MAN
File Transfer Protocol, used for transferring files between computers
What is FTP
Internet Protocol version 6, which uses a 128-bit address scheme to accommodate more devices
What is IPv6
A device or software application that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity
What is an intrusion detection system
A network made up of multiple devices that communicate with each other to provide internet access
What is a wireless mesh network
A Personal Area Network that connects personal devices within a very short range, such as Bluetooth connections
What is a PAN
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, which automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network
What is DHCP
Network Address Translation, a method for remapping one IP address space into another
What is NAT
A secure connection that encrypts your internet traffic and hides your IP address
What is a VPN
A physical location that offers internet access via Wi-Fi
What is a hotspot