FTP File Transfer Protocol
A program used to transfer les between computers con-
nected to the Internet. Common uses include uploading new
or updated les to a web server, and downloading les from a
web server.
Gbps Abbreviation of Gigabits per second, or one billion bits per
second. Internet data rates are often expressed in Gbps.
host A device (usually a computer) connected to a network.
HTTP Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol
HTTP is the main protocol used to transfer data from web
sites so that it can be displayed by web browsers. Seeweb
browser,website.
Hub A hub is a place of convergence where data arrives from one
or more directions and is forwarded out in one or more direc-
tions. It connects an Ethernet bridge/Router to a group of PCs
on a LAN and allows communication to pass between the
networked devices.
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
An Internet protocol used to report errors and other network-
related information. The ping command makes use of ICMP.
IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a
technical professional society that fosters the development of
standards that often become national and international stan-
dards.
Internet The global collection of interconnected networks used for
both private and business communications.
intranet A private, company-internal network that looks like part of the
Internet (users access information using web browsers), but
is accessible only by employees.
IP SeeTCP/IP.
To Next Page
Loading...