| A | B |
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| upload | This process involves sending a copy of a file to a remote network location. |
| download | This process involves the receipt of a file copied from a remote network location. |
| DSL | Provides high-speed networking over ordinary phone lines using digital modem technology. |
| bandwidth | Refers to the data rate supported by a network connection or interface. |
| emoticon | A symbolic facial expression made by typing a sequence of characters on the computer keyboard. |
| groupware | Software designed to improve the productivity of individuals with common goals or interests. |
| NIC | Provides a hardware interface between a computer and a network. |
| node | Any device connected to a computer network. |
| ping | Standard network utility packaged with popular network operating systems that can be used to determine if a remote device (such as Web or game server) can be reached on the network. |
| protocol | A "language" of rules and conventions for communication between network devices. |
| spam | Unsolicated commercial advertisments distributed online. |
| WAN | A network that spans a large geographic area, such as a state, province or country. |
| HAN | Home Area Network |
| CAN | Campus Area Network |
| linearbus | A network topology that consists of a backbone cable with a terminator at either end. |
| star | A network topology that is designed with each node connected directly to a central network hub or concentrator. |
| URL | A specially-formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. |
| ISP | A company that supplies Internet connectivity to home and business customers. |
| firewall | Protects a computer network from unauthorized access. |
| IP Address | Expressed as 4 octets. Example 234.10.13.90 |
| Peer to Peer | A network setup that works well for 10 or fewer computers. In this setup rights to network resources are hosted locally on each PC in the network. |
| RJ-45 | The plastic connector on the end of a CAT-5 network cable. |
| Twisted Pair | The type of wire used to create category 5 network cable. |
| 0-255 | The range of numbers available in each octet of an IP address. |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| Crimper | Tool used to attach RJ-45 connector to twisted pair wire. |
