| network must conform to IP addressing rules. In |
| smaller LANs, most people will allow the DHCP |
| function of a router or gateway to assign the IP |
| addresses on internal networks. |
IP address | IP address is a |
| each sender or receiver of information that is sent in |
| packets across the Internet. For example 80.80.80.69 |
| is an IP address. When you “call” that number, using |
| any connection methods, you get connected to the |
| computer that “owns” that IP address. |
ISP | ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that |
| maintains a network that is linked to the Internet by |
| way of a dedicated communication line. An ISP offers |
| the use of its dedicated communication lines to |
| companies or individuals who can’t afford the high |
| monthly cost for a direct connection. |
J
JAVA | Java is a programming language that is specially |
| designed for writing programs that can be safely |
| downloaded to your computer through the Internet |
| without the fear of viruses. It is an |
| |
| and applications for the Internet, Intranet and other |
| complex, distributed network. |
L
LAN | Local Area Network a computer network that spans a |
| relatively small area sharing common resources. Most |
| LANs are confined to a single building or group of |
| buildings. |
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