Applied Networking Flashcards
(33 cards)
Channel
A specific frequency range used for wireless communication
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line originally digital subscriber loop. A technology that shares existing copper telephone lines with analog voice to provide high-speed digital data
Internet Port
Interface used to connect a wireless router to a broadband service device
Disable Onboard NIC
Best practice when installing a new NIC in a system with an onboard NIC
private, public, community and hybrid
Types of clouds
Location Profile
A Windows profile that selects the default settings for firewalls, file and print sharing, and network discovery depending on the network connected to
Cloud Computing
An off-premise service that offers on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources
nslookup
A command that is used to query DNS servers for host name or IP information
WPA2
A wireless security mode that uses AES encryption
tracert
a command that is used to trace the route that packets take from source to destination
SaaS, LaaS, PaaS
Cloud service models
Remote Desktop
A program that allows technicians to view and control a computer from a remote location
VPN
A private network that connects remote sites or users together over a public network
Should be done before installing a NIC driver
Disable antivirus software
Examples include GSM, EDGE and EV-Do
Cellular
Broadband
Technology that is used to transmit and receive multiple signals via the use of different frequencies over one cable
Magic Packet
A packet that triggers a computer to wake up from a low power state
Data Center
A data storage and processing facility run by an in-house IT department or leased off-site
Remote Assistance
A program that allows customers to view in real time on the screen what is being repaired or upgraded on their computer
Quality of Service
A variety of techniques that control the flow of network traffic, improve transmission speeds and improve real-time communications traffic
A broadband connection that is used by users in remote locations
Satellite
Domain
A group of computers and electronic devices with a common set of rules and procedures administered as a unit
Ping
Command that is used to test basic connectivity between devices
WiMAx
an IP-based wireless 4G broadband technology that offers high-speed mobile Internet access for mobile devices
