Network glossary

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  • Created on: 23-02-17 10:28
computer power
The processing capability of a computer; how fast a computer can perform an operation
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computer system
All the components that make up a complete, working computer, e.g. hardware, software, peripherals
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handshake process
The process by which a sender on a network alerts a receiver of a coming message and the protocol that is going to be used, e.g. between a computer and printer to establish if it is ready to receive transmitted data
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hub
A connection device that works at a device level, it connects multiple computers (via the NICs) together on a network and allows them all to share transmitted data
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IP address
An identifying address, unique to each computer, that is mapped to the NIC and allows computers to send messages and files across the network
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media access control address
A unique 12-digit hexadecimal number given to every device when it is manufactured
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All the components that make up a complete, working computer, e.g. hardware, software, peripherals

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computer system

Card 3

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The process by which a sender on a network alerts a receiver of a coming message and the protocol that is going to be used, e.g. between a computer and printer to establish if it is ready to receive transmitted data

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Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

A connection device that works at a device level, it connects multiple computers (via the NICs) together on a network and allows them all to share transmitted data

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

An identifying address, unique to each computer, that is mapped to the NIC and allows computers to send messages and files across the network

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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