network glossary

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network glossary

network-two or more devices connected together in order to communicate and share

node-a device connected to a network

packet-a chunk of data that forms part of a message

hardware-the physical parts of a network

lan-local area network-a network that covers a single building or small site

wan-wide area network-a network that covers a large geographical area of

at least one mile

Router-a device that sends packets between networks

wap-wireless access point a device that allows devices to conect to a network

swiych-felters and forwards data paclets dirctly

MAC-address a uniqe number assigned to each NIC. identifies any device on a network

IP address-a unique number that identifies a device on the network

topology; the physical layout of a network