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Appendx C - Glossary
DSL.(Digital.Subscriber.Line) - DSL allows a high bandwidth transfer rates using existing phone line, to access the
Internet.
Ethernet - First generation of Ethernet transfers up to 10Mbps. Fast Ethernet, the second generation transfers up to
100Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet, the third generation of Ethernet transfers up to 1000Mbps.
Firewall.- A security feature that protects a network by preventing intruders to connect.
Hotspots - A place usually in public where you can access wireless connection to the Internet. Hotspots are commonly
found at airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
IP.(Internet.Protocol).Address - An unique number that identifies computers or devices on the network.
ISP. (Internet. Service. Provider). - Company that provides Internet access such as Cox, Adelphia, SBC, Verizon,
Comcast, and many more.
LAN.(Local.Area.Network) - Group of computers connected together that can share data and peripherals such as
printers, scanners, and etc.
PCI.Network.Adapter - A device that connects a desktop to the network.
Router - A device that connects LANs, WANs, and the Internet.
SSID.(Service.Set.Identifier) - A network name that identifies the wireless network.
USB.(Universal.Serial.Bus) - A standard interface commonly used to connect peripheral devices to computers.
VPN.(Virtual.Private.Network) - Provides secured remote access to a network via the Internet by sending data in
tunnels.
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