Flashcards
The Internet
Flashcards do conjunto (7)
- 1Point of Presence The access point to the internetNetwork Access Protocol
An interchange between networks within the internet - 2Internet Protocol The protocol used to transfer information across the internetTransmission Control Protocol
Where the data sent across the internet is stored, sorted and resent - 3File Transfer Protocol Allows the transfer of files between TCP networksInternet Service Provider
The company that provides the internet like SKY or BT - 4Server A computer or program that runs to serve the needs of othersRouter
Hardware that connects 2 or more networks - 5Client computer A computer that uses the services providedEthernet cable
A cable that connects a user to a network - 6Wireless Many devices to one router Not fixed to one network Less secureBroadband
All devices can connect to it
Faster than dial-up
Requires a wired base - 7Dial Up A request is required to access the internet Uses existing telephone circuits SlowerBandwidth
Available network capacity
Bites per second
High means more information can be carried
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- FlashCards sobre The Internet, criado por Alex.Nuttall em 10-11-2014.
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