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MIS Chapter 9 The Internet
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 2
12/05/2011

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Packet Switching
Definition
Survivable, decentralized wide area communication network could be developed using this strategy.
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Packet Switching.
Definition
Splits the information into small packets. Delivers info from A to B
Term
protocols
Definition
Rules for computer networks and other devices on the network.
Term
Transmission control protocol/Internet Protocol
Definition
Used to unite the individual networks of ARPANET. These were the first two & arguable the most important
Term
Protocol Stacks
Definition
describe the flow of data from the physical that media are that used to connect devices to the network up to the particular application run by the user.
Term
The Network Interface Layer of the 4 layer model is primarily concerned with network functionality such as
Definition
Ethernet, the most common protocol for connecting devices on the LAN
Term
IP
Definition
Internet Protocol, is dependent on each computer and netowrk device having its own unique internet address.
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Ip Address
Definition
unique internet address
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Domain names
Definition
IP addresses expressed in words that are easier to remember
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IPv4 (current version of ip) are shown in which format?
Definition
Dotted Decimal Format
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Dotted Decimal Format
Definition
4 numbers separated by periods
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Ipv4 Addresses
Definition
four 8bit numbers (4 binary numbers containing 8 bits) between 0 and 255
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Decimal number system
Definition
1000s, 100s, 10s, 1s
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Binary Number System
Definition
1,2,4,16,32,64,128
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TLD(top level domain name)
Definition
.com,.net,.org
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DNS domain name system
Definition
Sites that let you register domain names
Began in the early 19803
Term
Domain Kiting
Definition
Preregistering domain names and selling them. Done by "cyber Squatters"
Term
WANS
Definition
operates over long distances. AT&T is an example because of nationwide coverage.
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MANs
Definition
Associated with geographically dispersed such as universities and multi site businesses
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LAN
Definition
within a building or within a home

uses twisted paired wires and coaxial cable
Term
PAN
Definition
Used by connecting a USB or fire-wire device to our computer.Bluetooth is an example.
Term
RFID
Definition
Pan, used to track shipping.
Term
Radio Technology
Definition
is the medium for wireless use within all types of networks
Term
BPS
Definition
basic measurement of transmission. also use kbps and mbps orgbps
Term
Wifi
Definition
IEE 802.11a/b/g/n
a&b - 30 meters
G- 40 meters
N- 70 meters
Term
throughput
Definition
data rate
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Hot spot
Definition
Range expected from wireless access point
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WLANS
Definition
Wired Lans Supporting Wireless
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Piconets
Definition
short range ad hoc networks (bluetooth)
each device can communicate with up to 7 devices in a single ___
Term
RFID
Definition
short range wireless networking , contact-less or touch less payment
Term
NFC Near Field Communication
Definition
Short range, facilitates peer to peer comm.
Term
UWB - Ultra Wide Band
Definition
is being dev. for short range consumer apps such as connecting high speed peripherals to pcs and wireless comm. for things like HD TV
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