Network+ Acronyms Flashcards
CompTIA Network+ Acronyms
A
A - Address:
A unique identifier for a network device or resource.
AH
AH - Authentication Header:
A protocol used to provide connectionless integrity and data origin
authentication.
AP
AP - Access Point:
A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.
API
API - Application Programming Interface:
A set of tools and protocols for building and interacting
with software applications.
APIPA
APIPA - Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing:
A method for self-assigning an IP address
when a DHCP server is unavailable.
ARP
ARP - Address Resolution Protocol:
A protocol used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses.
AUP
AUP - Acceptable Use Policy:
Guidelines that define the acceptable use of resources within a
network.
BGP
BGP - Border Gateway Protocol:
A protocol used to exchange routing information between
autonomous systems on the internet.
BNC
BNC - Bayonet Neill–Concelman:
A type of connector used for coaxial cables.
BSSID
BSSID - Basic Service Set Identifier:
A unique identifier for a specific access point in a wireless
network.
BYOD
BYOD - Bring Your Own Device:
A policy allowing employees to use their personal devices for work
purposes.
CAM
CAM - Content-addressable Memory:
A type of memory used in networking devices for fast data
lookup.
CDN
CDN - Content Delivery Network:
A network of servers that distribute content to users based on
their geographic location.
CDP
CDP - Cisco Discovery Protocol:
A proprietary protocol used by Cisco devices to share information
with directly connected devices.
CIA - Confidentiality, Integrity, and
CIDR
CIDR - Classless Inter-domain Routing:
A method for allocating IP addresses and routing IP
packets.
CLI
CLI - Command-line Interface:
A text-based interface used to interact with software and operating
systems.
