Applied Networking Flashcards
Channel
A specific frequency range used for wireless communication
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line originally digital subscriber loop. A technology that shares existing copper telephone lines with analog voice to provide high-speed digital data
Internet Port
Interface used to connect a wireless router to a broadband service device
Disable Onboard NIC
Best practice when installing a new NIC in a system with an onboard NIC
private, public, community and hybrid
Types of clouds
Location Profile
A Windows profile that selects the default settings for firewalls, file and print sharing, and network discovery depending on the network connected to
Cloud Computing
An off-premise service that offers on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources
nslookup
A command that is used to query DNS servers for host name or IP information
WPA2
A wireless security mode that uses AES encryption
tracert
a command that is used to trace the route that packets take from source to destination
SaaS, LaaS, PaaS
Cloud service models
Remote Desktop
A program that allows technicians to view and control a computer from a remote location
VPN
A private network that connects remote sites or users together over a public network
Should be done before installing a NIC driver
Disable antivirus software
Examples include GSM, EDGE and EV-Do
Cellular
Broadband
Technology that is used to transmit and receive multiple signals via the use of different frequencies over one cable
Magic Packet
A packet that triggers a computer to wake up from a low power state
Data Center
A data storage and processing facility run by an in-house IT department or leased off-site
Remote Assistance
A program that allows customers to view in real time on the screen what is being repaired or upgraded on their computer
Quality of Service
A variety of techniques that control the flow of network traffic, improve transmission speeds and improve real-time communications traffic
A broadband connection that is used by users in remote locations
Satellite
Domain
A group of computers and electronic devices with a common set of rules and procedures administered as a unit
Ping
Command that is used to test basic connectivity between devices
WiMAx
an IP-based wireless 4G broadband technology that offers high-speed mobile Internet access for mobile devices
Workgroup
A collection of LAN workstation and servers that are designed to communicate and exchange data with one another
Path to manually update a NIC driver in windows 8
Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager
A high-speed, always-on broadband connection that uses coaxial cable
Cable
Mapped Drive
A secure and convenient way to provide easy access to network resources
Feature to select if the NIC driver does not install properly
Roll Back Driver
ipconfig
A command that is used to display basic host addressing configuration
NAT
The process that is used to convert private addresses to Internet-routable addresses
Path to manually update a NIC driver in Windows 7
Start > Control Panel > Device Manager
SSID
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name that is given to a wireless network
