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1
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Disable antivirus software

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Should be done before installing a NIC driver

2
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Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager

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Path to manually update a NIC driver in Windows 8

3
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Start > Control Panel > Device Manager

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Path to manually update a NIC driver in Windows 7

4
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Roll Back Driver

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Feature to select if the NIC driver does not install properly

5
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Cellular

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Examples include GSM, EDGE, and EV-DO

6
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Cable

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A high-speed, always-on, broadband connection that uses coaxial cable

7
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Satellite

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A broadband connection that is used by users in remote locations

8
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Disable onboard NIC

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Best practice when installing a new NIC in a system with an onboard NIC

9
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Internet port

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Interface used to connect a wireless router to a broadband service device

10
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Types of clouds

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Private, Public, Community, Hybrid

11
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Cloud service models

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SaaS, LaaS, PaaS

12
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A packet that triggers a computer to wake up from a low power state

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Magic packet

13
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A variety of techniques that control the flow of network traffic, improve transmission speeds, and improve real-time communications traffic

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Quality of Service

14
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A Windows profile that selects the default settings for firewalls, file and print sharing, and network discovery depending on the network connected too

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location profile

15
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The process that is used to convert private addresses to Internet-routable addresses

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NAT

16
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The name that is given to a wireless network

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SSID

17
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A specific frequency range used for wireless communication

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Channel

18
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A wireless security mode that uses AES encryption

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WPA2

19
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A command that is used to display basic host addressing configuration

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ipconfig

20
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Command that is used to test basic connectivity between devices

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Ping

21
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A command that is used to trace the route that packets take from source to destination

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Tracert

22
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A command that is used to query DNS servers for host name or IP information

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nslookup

23
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A group of computers and electronic devices with a common set of rules and procedures administered as a unit

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Domain

24
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A collection of LAN workstations and servers that are designed to communicate and exchange data with one another

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Workgroup

25
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A secure and convenient way to provide easy access to network resources

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Mapped drive

26
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A private network that connects remote sites or users together over a public network

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VPN

27
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A program that allows technicians to view and control a computer from a remote location

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Remote Desktop

28
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A program that allows customers to view in real time on the screen what is being repaired or upgraded on their computer

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Remote Assistance

29
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A technology that is used to transmit and receive multiple signals via the use of different frequencies over one cable

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Broadband

30
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A technology that shares the existing copper telephone lines with analog voice to provide high-speed digital data communication between end users and telephone companies

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DSL

31
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An IP-based wireless 4G broadband technology that offers high-speed mobile Internet access for mobile devices

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WiMAX

32
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A data storage and processing facility run by an in-house IT department or leased offsite

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Data center

33
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An off-premise service that offers on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources

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Cloud computing