Networking Glossary

From LinnDocs
Revision as of 18:04, 17 November 2010 by Eamonnb (talk | contribs) (Introduction)
Jump to: navigation, search

Introduction

This page explains some of the fundamental concepts, components and terminology associated with standard computer networks. These networks are often referred to as local are a networks (LAN). This type of network is technically known as Ethernet.

Cable

Network

IP Address

Subnet

Subnet Mask

Switch

Router

Modem

Combination Boxes

Wireless Access Point (WAP)