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The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed time, measured in bits per second.
Bandwidth
A set of rules that define how devices communicate in a network.
Protocol
A unique number assigned to each device on the Internet.
IP address
A protocol that assigns unique IP addresses and sends data across the Internet.
Internet Protocol (IP)
A network connecting devices in a small area like a home, office, or school.
LAN
A device that forwards data between networks.
Router
A device that connects multiple devices in a network and directs data efficiently.
switch
A device that connects a local network to the Internet.
Modem
A small chunk of data sent over a network.
Packet
A protocol that ensures all packets are received and properly ordered.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
A security system that monitors and controls network traffic.
Firewall
A system that translates domain names into IP addresses.
Domain Name System (DNS)
A protocol for requesting and sharing web pages.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
A secure tunnel that encrypts Internet traffic for privacy.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
A system of linked web pages, programs, and media files.
World Wide Web (WWW)
A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data transmission.
HTTPS
_______ is an important system that helps the internet scale.
DNS
A network that connects multiple LANs over large geographical areas.
WAN
Official ID issues by Certified Authorities that validates the authenticity of the website a user visits.
Digital Certificate
A computer that provides services or resources to other devices on a network.
Server
A group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending and receiving data.
Computing Network
Inclusion of extra components in a network so that a system can continue to work even if individual components fail.
A protocol for fast data transfer without error-checking or retransmission.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
Data the website use to remember who you are. It is like an ID card the saves some information such as identity of a user for later use.
Cookie Data
What are the different version of IP addressing?
IPv4 and IPv6