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A group of IEEE standards that define how to transfer data over wireless networks.

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802.11

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An IEEE standard designed to enhance security of wireless networks by authenticating a user to a central authority.

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802.1x

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The network portion of an IPv6 address.

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address prefix

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A set of static IP configuration information that is used instead of APIPA when a computer is unable to contact a DHCP server.

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alternate IP configuration

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A system used to automatically assign an IP address on the 169.254.x.x network to a computer that is unable to communicate with a DHCP server.

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Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

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A signaling mechanism used by two network connected devices to choose common transmission parameters such as speed and flow control.

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autonegotiation

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An address that indicates that the destination for a particular packet should be all available computers.

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broadcast address

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A notation technique that summarizes the number of binary bits in an IP address that identify the network an IP address belongs to, counted starting from the left side of the IP address as written in binary form. The number of bits is written at the end of the IP address with a slash (/) symbol separating the two values (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24 or FE80::/64).

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classless interdomain routing (CIDR)

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A _______ allows you to communicate with a particular service running on a remote computer.

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client

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The client that allows Windows 10 to access files and printers shared on other Windows computers by using the SMB protocol.

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Client for Microsoft Networks

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A router on the local network that is used to deliver packets to remote networks.

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default gateway

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A system for converting computer host names to IP addresses.

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Domain Name System (DNS)

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The location type that is used when a computer joined to a domain is on the _______________, for example, a corporate office.

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domain network

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An automated mechanism to assign IP addresses and IP configuration information over the network.

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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An embedded, nonremovable SIM in a device.

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eSIM

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The service that allows Windows 10 to share files and printers by using the SMB protocol.

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File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

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The full name of a host on the network, including its host and domain name. For example, the ______ www.microsoft.com includes the host name www and the domain name microsoft.com.

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fully qualified domain name (FQDN)

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A command-line utility that can be used to identify the name of the computer.

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hostname

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A standard for public-access Wi-Fi.

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Hotspot 2.0

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A professional society that promotes and nurtures the development of standards used in the application of electronic technology.

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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A Windows 10 feature that allows multiple computers to share an Internet connection by performing NAT.

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Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

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The standard protocol used on corporate networks and the Internet.

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Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

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An updated version of TCP/IPv4 with a much larger address space.

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Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)

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The unique address used by computers on an IPv4 or IPv6 network. An IPv4 address is commonly displayed in dotted decimal notation, for example, 10.10.0.50.

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IP address

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A command-line utility that can be used to display and manage IP address settings for network interfaces on a computer.
ipconfig
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A protocol that is used to secure and authenticate an IPv4 connection.
IPSec
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An Internet Service Provider supplies services for connecting to, and using, the Internet.
ISP
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A protocol that defines methods for name resolution of local neighboring computers without using DNS, WINS, or NetBIOS name resolution services. _______ can operate on IPv4 and IPv6 networks with the use of specially crafted multicast addresses to query client names on other computers.
Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR)
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The type of network: public, private, or domain. Different configuration settings are applied based on the ______________.
location type
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The IPv4 address 127.0.0.1 or IPv6 address ::1, which are used to represent the local computer itself on the network. Traffic sent to the loopback address does not get passed over an actual network; it is processed within the operating system without using an actual network connection.
loopback address
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A type of address that is shared by multiple computers or devices. All hosts in the __________ group listen for communication on the shared address and all can respond.
multicast
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A command-line utility that can be used to display protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections using NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
nbtstat
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A specification, originally created by IBM in 1983 and later enhanced and evolved by Microsoft, that allows access to shared services and data over a local area network. This is considered a deprecated protocol, but many components of the specification are still in use within a Windows client or server environment.
NetBIOS
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A command-line utility that can be used to display, change, add, and delete network configuration settings on a computer, including basic and advanced settings.
netsh
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A command-line utility that can be used to display protocol statistics and current TCP/IP network connections.
netstat
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A system that allows multiple computers to share a single IP address when connecting to the Internet.
Network Address Translation (NAT)
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A central location to view network status and configure network settings, part of the Settings app. The preferred interface for updating network- related settings.
Network and Internet Settings
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A central location to view network status and configure network settings, part of Control Panel. Although a deprecated interface, it still provides some advanced settings and controls.
Network and Sharing Center
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A setting that controls how your computer views other computers on the network and advertises its presence on the network.
network discovery
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The software responsible for enabling communication between Windows 10 and the network device in your computer.
network driver
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The capability of Windows 10 to detect when it is connected to a different network and perform actions based on the change.
network location awareness
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A command-line utility that can be used to view or debug the data returned from a DNS server in response to a DNS name resolution query.
nslookup
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A unit of information, 1 octet = 8 binary bits = 1 byte.
octet
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A secure sign up service for Hotspot 2.0 services.
Online Sign-Up
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A designation applied to certified Hotspot 2.0 compatible devices.
Passpoint
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A command-line utility that can be used to test IP communications between the computer running the utility and a remote target. In addition to the basic IP communication test, the ________ utility traces the routers involved in establishing the IP communication path.
pathping
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A computer network for connecting electronic devices to an individual’s personal computer environment, typically implemented with infrared, ultrasonic, and wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies.
Personal Area Network (PAN)
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A command-line utility that can be used to test IP communications between the computer running the utility and a remote target.
ping
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A protocol used to secure connections over most DSL lines.
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
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The location type that is used for trusted networks where limited security is required, such as a small office.
private network
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A standard set of rules that defines how different components of a system operate together.
protocol
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The location type that is used for untrusted networks where high security is required, such as a public wireless hotspot.
public network
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A process of measuring and managing the effective delivery of network traffic by devices involved in the timely delivery of data that is sensitive to delays, packet retry or loss, inefficient paths, and bottlenecks (e.g., digital video).
Quality of Service (QoS)
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A server that operates according to the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service protocol defined as an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard that provides authentication, authorization, and accounting for users who connect to use a network service. In a Windows environment RADIUS typically operates as a service using user data and certificate services related to Active Directory data and supporting services.
RADIUS server
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A command-line utility that can be used to display and manage the routing table.
route
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A data table that is used by Windows 10 to select the next IP address data must be delivered to, to ultimately deliver data to a given target address.
routing table
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A unique ID that identifies a wireless access point to the wireless networking clients that send data to it.
Security Set Identifier (SSID)
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The protocol used for Windows-based file and printer sharing.
Server Message Block (SMB)
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A subscriber identity module, typically a small removeable card, used to securely identify a device (e.g., cell phone) to a telephone carrier and associate the device to a paid cellular subscription.
SIM
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In IPv6, this is automatic address configuration by using DHCPv6.
stateful automatic address configuration
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In IPv6, this is automatic address configuration obtained from the network routers.
stateless automatic address configuration
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A number that defines which part of an IP address is the network ID and which part is the host ID.
subnet mask
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The time a piece of data is allowed to exist before it is considered obsolete and replaceable.
Time To Live (TTL)
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A command-line utility that can be used to trace the routers involved in establishing an IP communication path between the computer running the command and a target address.
tracert
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A type of network address that is assigned to a single computer or device.
unicast
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A specification developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance as a peer-to-peer wireless connection technology that allows devices to securely discover, connect, and transfer information among one another without setting up and attaching each device to a WAP first.
Wi-Fi Direct
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A host-based firewall included with Windows 10 that can perform inbound and outbound packet filtering.
Windows Defender Firewall
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A utility that is used to configure Windows Defender Firewall and IPSec rules.
Windows Defender Firewall and Advanced Security utility
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A system used to resolve computer NetBIOS names to IP addresses.
Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
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A device that allows wireless devices to connect through it to a wired network.
wireless access point (WAP)
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A standard allowing computers to communicate with one another dynamically without centralized administration.
Wireless Ad Hoc
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A nonprofit organization that promotes Wi-Fi technology and certifies products to its standards.
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Alliance
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A form of wireless ad hoc networking introduced as a feature by Microsoft with Windows 7.
Wireless Hosted network
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A modern security type for wireless networks that uses 802.1x authentication.
WPA2-Enterprise
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A modern security type for wireless networks that uses a pre-shared key for authentication.
WPA2-Personal
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Stronger encryption and attack protection than WPA2-Personal.
WPA3-Personal

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