Other Important Internet Definitions

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  • Created by: arrey
  • Created on: 28-04-19 20:57
What is a DNS
A DNS converts the URL's entered into IP Addresses. A DNS keeps a table of URLs and IP Addresses.
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What is a MAC Address
A number burned into the memory of all network ards.
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Define a Gateway - think networks/protocals
A gateway connects two networks using different protocals.
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INTERNER LAYER Details: Internal Addresses
Devices have an IP used only within the network - known as subnet address. Your IP address is invisible to the world which only sees our router.
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Internet Layer - DHCP: Dynamic Host Control Protocal
DHCP controls IP Addresses INSIDE the LAN. When your PC joins a netwokr it requests an IP address; router finds and allocates a Subnet Address on a LEASE - a fixed period.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

A number burned into the memory of all network ards.

Back

What is a MAC Address

Card 3

Front

A gateway connects two networks using different protocals.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Devices have an IP used only within the network - known as subnet address. Your IP address is invisible to the world which only sees our router.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

DHCP controls IP Addresses INSIDE the LAN. When your PC joins a netwokr it requests an IP address; router finds and allocates a Subnet Address on a LEASE - a fixed period.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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