Networking Definitions Flashcards
what is MAC Address
48 bit (6 byte) hex address assigned to a NIC
what is IP Address
4 byte network address
what is TCP/IP
Protocol suite used on the internet
DHCP
Service that automatically assigns IP address to clients when they boot up
what is FDDI
A ring based network that can transfer data at 100Mbps
what is Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet that can transfer data at 1 Gbps
what is 802.11g
Wireless protocol that can transfer data up to 54Mbps
what is DNS
Service that translates hosts names into IP addresses
what is Ping
Troubleshooting tool that can verify if two computers can communicate using TCP/IP
what is NetBeui
Non-routable network protocol that used to be favored by Microsoft
what is a Token Ring
Old network layer protocol that has little or no use today
what is RG58
Coax cable type used by thinnet ethernet
what is RJ-45
Type of connector used with twisted pair
what is IPX/SPX
what is 802.11b
Wireless network protocol that can transfer data at 11Mbps
