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IT: Networking Vocab

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1. A common way of sharing resources on a peer-to-peer network






2. Process of breaking large packets into smaller packets.






3. Equivalent to OSI Layer 3 Network






4. A worldwide network network of interconnected LANs - and MANs - that uses the TCP/IP protocol to enable people to share e-mail messages and computer files and to access a vast array of infromation.






5. Netscape and Microsoft have implemented HTTPS to protect data transported via their Web browsers.






6. Method of controlling how network nodes access communication channels - ex highway






7. A type of point-to-point digital WAN connection that uses standard phone lines to provide high-speed comm.






8. L2TP






9. 12-character string that uniquely identifies a network node - hard coded into the NIC by the manufacturer; composed ot the block ID and device ID






10. Consists of activities that deter intrusion






11. Each computer is connected to a central device






12. Example of an internetwork






13. Is used to allow searching and updating of a directory service






14. A connecting device for a network that accepts messages and broadcasts them out to the rest of the network.






15. Process of directing a datagram from its source through an internetwork to its destination using the most efficient path.






16. Layer 1






17. Network layer device






18. A data-link protocol used for remote networking that can exchange IP addresses - carry data by multiple network layer protocols - and support different app. protocols.






19. For fiber-optic cable communications - the difference between the transmitted power and the receiver sensitivity - as measured in decibels. It is the minimum transmitter power and receiver sensitivity needed for a signal to be sent and received fully






20. CHAP






21. Change in signal strength as a result of reflection - scattering - or diffraction






22. International telecommunication Union






23. Name Of Layer 7






24. Provides services for applications






25. Standard rating that indicates the diameter of a wire






26. A high-capacity communications medium that joins networks on the same floor in a building - on different floors - and across long distances.






27. Application Layer






28. Similar to FTP. lets you transfer files between a host and an FTP server






29. Layer 3 Troubleshooting






30. American national standards institute






31. The actual data - any communication that encodes a message






32. A physical layer standard that defines a method for building a synchronous telecommunications network based on fiber-optic cables.






33. As defined by the EIA/TIA-568 standard - cable that runs between network equipment rooms - floors - and buildings.






34. This layer in the OSI network model manages log on procedures and password recognition.






35. Hub/repeaters






36. Glass or plastic shield around the core of a fiber-optic cable; reflects light back to the core in patterns that vary depending on the transmission mode






37. BRI






38. GSNW






39. Network device that makes high-level application connections on behalf of internal hosts and other machines






40. The pattern used to install a network medium






41. Application Layer






42. Requires CSU/DSU-the connection point for a t1 live at customers site






43. Digital subscriber line- support multiple data and voice channels over a single line - extraordinary throughput though telephone lines






44. HTTP - SMTP - POP3 - VoIP






45. 185 meters - 10Mbps






46. A cable TV company - such as Comcast Broadband.






47. IMAP4






48. Signals travel both directions simultaneously






49. VPN






50. Plain old telephone service