Network Protocol

Network Protocol

1. network

   • a number of computers all linked together to allow them to share information

2. IP address

   • a unique string of numbers separated by full stops, used to identify each computer

3. MAC address

   • media access control address
   • can identify a computer on a network by identifying the network adaptor

4. protocals

   • a set of rules

5. ethernet and wi-fi benefits

   • wifi
     • cheap
       • connect to multiple devices
         • wireless connection
   • ethernet
     • stable connection rate
       • more secure
         • faster
           • better quality

6. key words

   • encryption
   • topology
   • ethernet
   • data
   • wifi
   • mesh neyworks
   • star networks

7. protocols

   • TCI/IP
   • HTTP
   • HTTPS
   • FTP
   • POP
   • IMAP
   • SMTP

8. protocol meanings

   • transmission control protocol/internet protocol
   • hyper text transfer protocol (secure)
   • file transfer protocol
   • post office protocol
   • internet message access protocol
   • simple mail transfer protocol

9. packets

   • network address source
   • network address destination
   • sender and receivers ip address
   • packet switching