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TCP/IP is now supported on almost all platforms, and is the
protocol of the Internet.
TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a
network — ensuring that the information sent arrives in one
piece when it reaches its destination. IP relates to the address of
the end station to which data is being sent, as well as the
address of the destination network.
Traffic
The movement of data packets on a network.
VPN
Virtual Private Network. A VPN is a private network where the
data is passed across a public network infrastructure such as the
Internet. The data is kept private by using encryption.
WAN
Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers
located in geographically separate areas (for example, different
buildings, cities, or countries). The Internet is an example of a
wide area network.
Wizard
A Windows application that automates a procedure such as
installation or configuration.
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