any computer hardware or software device that requests access to a service provided by a server
Server
a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and it's user
Switch
a device which connects devices in a network together
Router
a device which connects two or more networks
Firewall
a device which monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic
ADSL router
provide an internet connection using a home telephone network
Hotspot
a physical location where people may access the internet
Star
central hub/switch connecting out
Bus
middle cable that all are connected too
Hybrid
mix of different topologies
Mesh
every node is connected to every node
POP3
receiving emails
SMTP
simple mail transfer protocol (send and receive)
IMAP
internet message access protocol (accessing emails)
TCP
transmission control protocol (exchanging messages over the internet)
IP
internet protocol address (identifies a network or device on the internet)
UDP
User Datagram Protocol (connectionless communication)
HTTP
Hypertext transfer protocol
HTTPS
site is secure
FTP
file transfer protocol (file transmitting between computers)
WebDAV
Web Distributed authorizing and versioning
Cookies
files created by websites you visit
Search engine
a program that identifies items in a database
mediated search
using a bigger search engine inside a website
Bounded media
Bounded uses cables ( UTP and fibre)
Microwave
travel long distance can't travel through walls
Radio wave
can travel through walls can't travel long distances
Thin client
a device with limited computing capacity
Fat client
network computer with the most recourses installed locally
Smart client
easily deployed and managed client application
Bandwidth
the amount of data which can be sent from one point to another in a certain period of time
Onion router
peer to peer router which allows user to browse anonymously
VPN
virtual private network (connects to remote server creating a point to point tunnel which encrypts data)
URL
web address locater
RAID
storing data in multiple locations on a drive to protect in case of drive failure
UPS
a device which maintains power in case of power failure
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