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IT: Networking Vocab

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






2. Divides channel into different time slots and assigns data to nodes who are attached to time slots






3. Offers one way for a computer to access another computer over the network or over the Internet. For example - an IBM programmer can use Telnet on a Windows XP or Red Hat Enterprise Linux computer to access a mainframe though the Internet






4. The combination of an IP address's network ID and subnet information. By interpreting the address's extended network prefix - a device can determine the subnet to which an address belongs.






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






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






7. AD






8. 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.






9. Provides th transfer medium (such as cable) - Translates data into a transmission signal appropriate to the transfer medium - Sends the signal along the transfer medium - Includes the pyical layout of the network - Monitors for transmission error - D






10. 7th layer; protocols enable software programs to negotiate formatting - procedural - security - synchronization - and other requirements with the network






11. The process of connecting to a wireless network






12. Helps you identify percentage of traffic that compromises broadcasts






13. A computer that accesses another computer - such as a workstation that accesses a shared file on another workstation - server - or mainframe. The client may use the accessed computer (host) to process data - or may process accessed data using its own






14. SSH






15. Constructs data frames using the appropriate format for the network - reatea CRC information - Checks for errors using CRC information - Retransmits data if there is error - Initiates the communications link and makes sure it is not interrupted - thu






16. A situation in which two or more packets are detected at the same time on an Ethernet network.






17. This phase determines how often systems should send each other quality statistics.






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






19. Networking technology developed by IBM in the 80s; relies upon direct links between nodes and ring topology - using tokens to allow nodes to transmit data






20. Determines the network path on which to route packets - Help reduce network congestion - Establishes virtual circuits - Routes packets to other networks - resequencing packet transmissions when needed - Translates between protocols






21. Internet Layer






22. The first set of six characters that make up the MAC address and that are unique to a particular manufacturer.






23. A process that ensures one device does not send information faster than it can be received by another device.






24. Why are web pages viewed using HTTP?






25. A computer that accesses another computer - such as a workstation that accesses a shared file on another workstation - server - or mainframe. The client may use the accessed computer (host) to process data - or may process accessed data using its own






26. Ensures reliablity of packet transmissions from node to node - Ensures that data is sent and received in the same order - Provides acknowledgement when a packet is received - Monitors for packet transmission errors and resends bad packets - Breaks la






27. Best fault tolerance






28. Layer 3 Troubleshooting






29. Frequency modulation-frequency of signal is modified






30. Package for data that includes not only the data - or 'payload -' but also the sender's and recipient's addressing and control information. Generated at the Data Link layer and issued to the Physical layer






31. Which protocol allows users to recieve emails?






32. Gigabit Interface Converter - Plugs in to an interface on a switch






33. The least secure authentication method






34. A flexible communications cable that contains pairs of insulated copper wires that are twisted together for reduction of EMI and RFI and covered with an outer insulating jacket.






35. Physical layer. 100 mpbs throughout. baseband transmission. cat 5 or higher utp. max length is 100 meters. two wire twisted pair-full duplexing.






36. Packet internet groper






37. CSMA / CD






38. IS designed for the exchange of electronic mail between networked systems -such as between mail servers over a TCP/IP network






39. Routes packets through network






40. Anything - hardware or software - that monitors transmission of packets of digital information that attempt to pass the perimeter of a network






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






42. FTP-Data - file transfer data






43. Connects multiple LANs






44. A form of fiber-optic cable that supports only one signal transmission at a time and that is used mainly for long- distance communication.






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






46. GSNW






47. Network configuration that allows selected outside organizations to access internal information systems.






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






49. Network news transfer protocol






50. Ppp tunneling protocol