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FFiirreewwaallllA hardware or software boundary that protects
a network or single computer from unwanted
outside traffic.
IISSPPInternet Service Provider. Also referred to as the
service carrier, an ISP provides Internet
connection service.
IIPPInternet Protocol. The mechanism by which
packets are routed between computers on a
network.
KKbbppssKilobits (1024 bits) per second  rate of data
flow.
LLAANNLocal Area Network. A data network confined
to limited area with moderate to high data
rates.
MMbbppssMegabits (1,048,576 bits) per second  rate of
data flow.
MMBB Megabyte. A unit of data that is approximately
1 million bytes.
NNDDIISSNetwork Driver Interface Specification. A
Windows device driver interface that enables
support for multiple network protocols.
PPPPPPPointtoPoint Protocol. A method of connecting
a computer to the Internet.