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encryption keys
Ethernet
FTP
Gbps
host
HTTP
Hub
ICMP
IEEE
Internet
intranet
IP
See network keys
The most commonly installed computer network technology, usually using twi-
sted pair wiring. Ethernet data rates are 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. See also 10BASE-T,
100BASE-T, twisted pair.
File Transfer Protocol
A program used to transfer files between computers connected to the Internet.
Common uses include uploading new or updated files to a web server, and downlo-
ading files from a web server.
Abbreviation of Gigabits per second, or one billion bits per second. Internet data ra-
tes are often expressed in Gbps.
A device (usually a computer) connected to a network.
Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol
HTTP is the main protocol used to transfer data from web sites so that it can be di-
splayed by web browsers. See web browser, web site.
A hub is a place of convergence where data arrives from one or more directions and
is forwarded out in one or more directions. It connects an Ethernet bridge/router to
a group of PCs on a LAN and allows communication to pass between the networ-
ked devices.
Internet Control Message Protocol
An Internet protocol used to report errors and other network-related information.
The ping command makes use of ICMP.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a technical professional socie-
ty that fosters the development of standards that often become national and inter-
national standards.
The global collection of interconnected networks used for both private and busi-
ness communications.
A private, company-internal network that looks like part of the Internet (users ac-
cess information using web browsers), but is accessible only by employees.
See TCP/IP.
WLAN Router
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