| Wired Networks | Ethernet |
| LAN | Router |
| Switch | Cable |
| Fiber Optics | Bandwidth |
| A widely used wired network technology enables devices to communicate with each other over a local area network (LAN). | Computer networks utilize physical cables or wires to transmit data and establish connections between devices. |
| A networking device is a hardware that facilitates connection between multiple wired networks, enabling the transmission of data packets amongst them. | A wired network that encompasses a limited geographical vicinity, such as a residence, workplace, or structure. |
| A physical medium employed in wired networks to transfer data between devices is utilized; some instances consist of Ethernet connections and coaxial connections. | A device that interconnects multiple devices in a wired network and facilitates the transmission of data packets among them. |
| The maximum amount of data that can be sent over a wired network within a certain time frame, typically measured in bits per second (bps). | A technology that transmits data as light pulses in wired networks using thin strands of glass or plastic (fibers). |
| Cat5E | Hub |
| Network Switch | MAC Address Table |
| MAC Address | Physical Port |
| Switching | Firewall |
| A network hardware device that connects multiple Ethernet devices together to form a single network segment | Category 5e is an Ethernet cable frequently utilized in wired networks, enabling data transmission speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. |
| A data structure in a networking device that maps MAC addresses to physical ports. | A network hardware device that connects multiple devices on a computer network, using packet switching to forward data to the intended destination device |
| A physical connector on a networking device used to connect network cables or devices. | A unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for communications at the data link layer of a network segment. |
| A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules | The process of forwarding data packets between networks or devices within a network. |
| Routing | IP Addressing |
| Network Address Translation (NAT) | Quality Of Service (Qos) |
| Virtual Private Network (VPN) | Load Balancing |
| Packet Filtering | Servers |
| A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. | The process of selecting the best path for data packets to travel from source to destination in a network. |
| A mechanism that prioritizes certain types of network traffic, ensuring higher performance for critical applications or services. | The process of modifying the IP addresses in packets as they pass through a router, allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address. |
| The distribution of network traffic across multiple devices or links to optimize resource utilization, maximize throughput, and minimize response time. | A secure network connection that allows remote devices to access a private network by encrypting their data and tunneling it through the public internet. |
| A computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers or clients over a network. | The process of inspecting packets based on their source and destination addresses, ports, and protocols, and either allowing or blocking them based on predefined rules. |
| Hosting | Data Center |
| Virtualization | Dedicated Server |
| Redundancy | Modem |
| Ethernet Cable | Network Interface Card (NIC) |
| A facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. | The process of storing and serving website or application files on a server, making them accessible via the internet. |
| A type of server where all the physical resources are exclusively allocated to a single user or organization. | The process of creating virtual versions of physical computing resources, such as servers, storage devices, or network resources. |
| A network device that modulates and demodulates signals to establish and maintain a connection with an ISP | The inclusion of duplicate components or systems to provide backup or failover protection in case of a hardware or software failure. |
| A network hardware component that provides the physical interface between a computer and a network, allowing the computer to connect to and communicate over the network | A type of network cable commonly used to connect network devices on a Local Area Network (LAN) |
| Network Interface Controller | Full Duplex |
| A mode of communication that allows the NIC to send and receive data simultaneously. | A component that connects a device to a computer network. |