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IT: Networking Vocab

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1. ADSL






2. Transport Layer






3. The distinct units of data that are exchanged between nodes on a network






4. Equivalent to OSI Layer 3 Network






5. Bus topology: A network design built by running cable from one PC or file server to the next - like links in a chain.






6. Error detection and correction






7. Used to determine where patch cable for a specific server terminates on the patch panel - and checks for the presence of noise on a wire






8. A network owned and maintained by an organization -such as a campus network operated by a college.






9. Appends physical address of destination computer onto the frame






10. Transport Layer






11. Positive and zero. 1 and 0's.






12. MDIX






13. Length of time it takes for a packet to go from sender to receiver - then back to sender; measured in milliseconds






14. IMAP - internet message access protocol






15. Routing protocol most likely used to replace a router for that handles traffic to and from the companies connection to its NSP






16. Is a method for automatically assigning address and other configuration parameters to network hosts.






17. 2nd set of characteristics that make up a device's MAC address. Added at the factory and is based on the device's model and manufacture date






18. Hubs and switches work here






19. RADIUS






20. Method of data modulation in which the frequency of the carrier signal is modified by the application of the data signal






21. A mail retrieval protocol that improves on the shortcomings of POP. The single biggest advantage IMAP4 has relative to POP is that it allows users to store messages on the mail server - rather than always having to download them to a local machine.






22. A switchhing method that creates separte channels on one communication medium by establishing different frequencies for each channel.






23. An adapter board designed to connect a workstation - server - or other network device to a network medium.






24. Speed: 1000 Mbps - Alternative name: 1000BASE-LX - 1000BASE-SX - IEEE Standard: IEEE 802.3z - Cable Type: Fiber max length 550m (sx) - 5 km(lx)






25. Assigning a placeholder to each piece of a block of data to allow the receiving node's Transport layer to reassemble the data in the correct order






26. Unit of data that results from subdividing a larger protocol data unit






27. Ensures that messages being transmitted on the internet are private and tamper proof






28. Time Division Multiple Access






29. File Transfere Protocol






30. Also called the star-ring hybrid - topology - a network design in which the logic communication are in a ring - but the phyical layout of the network star.






31. A network design in which every node is connected to every other note - achieving fault tolerance.






32. Dynamic host configuration protocol






33. (fix) if analog an amplifier or if digital with repeater






34. First part of the datagram - which consists of general information about the size of the packet - the protocol that was used to send it - and the IP address of both the source computer and its destination.






35. Stop signals after they have reached the end of the wire






36. Virtually local area network-device-switch






37. Glass/plastic - light pulses high throughput - resistant to noise - most expensive cable






38. Service data unit






39. What is the currency of Denmark?






40. Local area network






41. Most common cabling used in networking. Usually connects nodes to the main network.






42. Knows which VLAN a stream of data belongs to by reading a tad added to each frames header






43. 5 segments b/w two nodes - 4 repeating devices - and 3 segments connected by two repeating devices






44. Follow TIA/EIA 568 specifications






45. Name Of Layer 3






46. A series of interconnected computers - printing devices - and other computer equipment that shares hardware and software resources. The service area usually is limited to a given office area - floor - or building.






47. Cause by length - loss of signals as it travels farther away






48. 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






49. The scheme for assigning a unique identifying number to every node on a network






50. Wall-mounted panel of data receptors into which cross-connect patch cables from the punch-down block are inserted