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LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.

Appendix E: Glossary

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