Glossary
Gateway
An entrance to a network. It associates with both router and switch whereas the router gives direction as data arrives at the gateway and the switch, on the other hand, furnishes its actual path in and out of the gateway.
HTTP
The Hypertext Transfer Protocal is an application protocol and a set of rules for file exchange on the World Wide Web.
IEEE
Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Founded in 1884, the IEEE is an organization composed of engineers, scientists, and students. The IEEE is best known for developing standards for the computer and electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802 standards for local area networks are widely adopted.
Internet
A global network connecting millions computers. As of 1998, the Internet has more than 100 million users worldwide, and that number is still growing rapidly. More than 100 countries are linked to the exchanges of data, news and opinions.
IP
Internet Protocol is meant by sending data from one computer (host) to another on the internet. Each of the host has at least one IP Address which identifies its IP from other computers on the internet. When sending or receiving messages, the messages are divided into different packets that contain addresses of the senders and the receivers.
IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages base on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a
ISP
Short for Internet Service Provider, or a company that provides access to the Internet. Paid on a monthly basis, the service provider gives you a software pack- age, username, password and access phone number. Equipped with a modem, you can then log onto the Internet and browse the World Wide Web and USENET, as well as to send and receive
Local Area Network (LAN)
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or a group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of
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