January 2016 Revison Flashcards
1
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PoP
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Point of Presence
An access point to the internet. Usually with hardware that allows users to access the internet
2
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NAP
A
National access point
An interchange between networks with the internet. Allows ISPs to connect together
3
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IP
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Internet Protocol The protocols (rules) used to route information packets. Packets are made of a header which identifies the data and a body which is all the useful data
4
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TCP
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Transmition Control Protocol
The protocol that helps transfers the data from a clients computer and onto the IP.
5
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FTP
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File Tranfer Protocol
Allows files to be transferred between computers on TCP based Networks. Used to download websites for example
6
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ISp
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Internet Service Provider
Allows connection the internet for cheap and is a gateway to the internet
