Network+: Chapter 1Intro to Networking

Used with the IP for mapping a 32-bit Internet Protocol address to a MAC address that is recognized in the local network.

The total maximum transfer rate of a network cable or device. Essentially, it is a measurement of how fast data can be sent over a wired or wireless connection, usually measure in bits per second.

A network setup in which each computer and network device are connected to a single cable or backbone..

A network setup that utilizes both clients and servers.

Network protocols that a host can send a message without establishing a connection in hopes that the message will reach its destination.

This is the interface between customer-premises equipment and network service provider equipment.

The process of taking data from one protocol and translating it into another protocol, so the data can continue across a network.

The most common way of sending and receiving files directly between two computers over the network that is not email.

An area at the beginning of the payload where protocols add their own control information.

Used to indicate the location of a computer or other device on a network using TCP/IP.