IP basics 2024 Flashcards
This is a system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by physical or wireless communication lines.
Network
Protocol used on the internet for exchanging files
FTP Server
Electronic message sent from one device to another
Type of IP visible to the public
Routable IP
Descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the internet
Domain name
Location for passing data in and out of your computer
Port
Combines the functions of a cable modem and a router in a single device
IP gateway
Unique number for each computer on a given network
IP address
This is a geographically close set of computers connected on a single network that use the same communication device.
local area network (LAN)
This is a group of connected computers that are geographically far apart.
wide area network (WAN)
ISP
Internet Service Provider
A Desktop computer or workstation that obtains information and applications from a server
Client
Computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network
Server
This is one measure a company can take to protect itself from hackers, viruses, and other malware.
Firewall
This establishes a secure connection to an organization’s private network using a public network.
virtual private network (VPN)
This is 12-digit hexadecimal number embedded into the manufacturer’s network controller hardware.
MAC address
This is responsible for registered and assigned manufacturer identifiers.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
This assigns private IP addresses to all devices on the local network.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server
This is responsible for standardizing IP addresses, port numbers, and managing domain names (DNS) worldwide.
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
TCP
Transmission control protocol
UDP
user datagram protocol
HTTP
Hypertext transfer protocol
Connection-oriented protocol considered reliable for data transfer slower than UDP.
Transmission control protocol (TCP) port
SMTP
Simple mail transfer protocol
Connectionless protocol that is faster than TCP; however, lost packets are not retransmitted
User datagram protocol (UDP) port