CSS

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a set of computers or devices connected to each other with the ability to exchange data.

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computer network

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is the arrangement of the elements of a communication network.

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Network topology

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It is usually a small network constrained to a small geographic area

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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A computer network in which the computers connected may be far apart, generally having a radius of half a mile or more

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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a wireless distribution method for two or more devices that use high-frequency radio waves and often include an access point.

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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a computer network for interconnecting devices centered on an individual person’s workspace.

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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a network topology in which nodes are directly connected to a common linear half-duplex link.

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Bus topology

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A network setup where each computer and network device are interconnected with one another, allowing for most transmissions to be distributed even if one of the connections goes down

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Mesh topology*.

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a network configuration in which device connections create a circular data path.

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Ring topology

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In this configuration, every node connects to a central network device, like a hub, switch, or computer

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Star topology

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a type of connector commonly used for Ethernet networking.

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RJ-45

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a node that broadcasts data to every computer or Ethernet-based device connected to it.

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hub

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a device that is used at the Access or OSI Layer 2; also, it can be used to connect multiple hosts (PCs) to the network.

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switch

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wiring pattern is recognized as the preferred wiring pattern for this standard because it provides backward compatibility to both one-pair and two-pair USOC wiring schemes.

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T568B

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a device that analyzes the contents of data packets transmitted within a network or to another network.

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router

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is a device that performs the functions of a router and also includes the functions of a wireless access point. It is used to provide access to the Internet or a private computer network.

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wireless router

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standard matches the older AT&T 258A color code and is the most widely used wiring scheme. It is also permitted by the ANSI/TIA/EIA standard, but it provides only a single-pair backward compatibility to the USOC wiring scheme.

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T568A

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is a type of CAT where one end is T568A configuration and the other is T568B configuration. Pin 1 is crossed with Pin 3 and Pin 2 is crossed with Pin 6.

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crossover cable

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A popular type of cable that consists of two unshielded wires twisted around each other

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Twisted pair cable

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10BASE-T*:

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Cat 5.

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100BASE-TX

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: Cat 5e.

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1000BASE

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Cat 6

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Refers to the planning of the implementation of a computer network infrastructure

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Network design

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a numeric/symbolic number or address that is assigned to any device that seeks access to or is part of a network.

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IP address

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a sequence of characters that uniquely names a wireless local area network (WLAN).

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Service Set Identifier (SSID)

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a facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area

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Wi-Fi hotspot

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is the strategy used to partition a single physical network into more than one smaller logical sub-networks.

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Subnetting

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a networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.

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a facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area

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a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC)

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MAC address

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is also a hardware identification number that uniquely identifies each device on a

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MAC address

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is a brand name for a group of server operating systems released by Microsoft.

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Windows Server

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is a specialized operating system for a network device such as a router, switch, or firewall.

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Network Operating System (NOS)

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a hierarchical and decentralized naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the Internet or a private network.

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Network Operating System (NOS)

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a client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information such as the subnet mask and default gateway.

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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a feature of the Microsoft Windows NT family of operating systems that controls the working environment of user accounts and computer accounts.

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Group Policy

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are used together to redirect the path of local folders (such as the Documents folder) to a network location, while caching the contents locally for increased speed and availability.

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Offline files

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a location on a network server used to store a computer username, password, and other information.

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User profile

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refers to a software or operating system feature that allows a personal computer's desktop environment to be run remotely on one system, while being displayed on a separate client device.

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Remote desktop

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a device or unit featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for the use of connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner.

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patch panel

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a device used to conjoin two pieces of metal by deforming one or both in a way that causes them to hold each other.

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crimping tool

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can determine IP addresses, identify polarity, connected port, and link connectivity.

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Network cable tester

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a hand tool used to connect telecommunications and network wires to a patch panel.

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Punch down tool