| Adapter |
A device that adds network functionality to a PC. |
| ATA |
Analog Telephone Adapter |
| Bandwidth |
The transmission capacity of a given device or network. |
| Bridge |
A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet. |
| Broadband |
An always-on and fast Internet connection. |
| Browser |
An application program that provides a way to view and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. |
| DID |
Direct Inward Dialing |
| DSL |
Digital Subscriber Line |
| Encryption |
The manipulation of data to prevent accurate interpretation by anyone except those for whom it was intended. |
| Ethernet |
An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. |
| Gateway |
A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. |
| IEEE |
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – An
independent institute that develops networking. |
| Infrastructure |
Currently installed computing and networking equipment. |
| IP |
Internet Protocol – used to send data over a network. |
| ISP |
Internet Service Provider – provides access to the Internet. |
| LAN |
Local Area Network |
| Network |
A series of computers or devices connected for the data
sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. |
| Packet |
A unit of data transmitted over a network. |
| PBX |
Private Branch Exchange |
| Port |
The connection point on a computer/networking used for plugging in a cable or adapter. |
| PSTN |
Public Switched Telephone Network |
| Router |
A networking device that connects multiple networks together, such as a local network and the Internet. |
| Server |
Any computer in a network whose function is to provide user
access to files, printing, communications, etc. |
| SIP |
Session Initiation Protocol |
| SOC |
Smart Operator Console |
| SPC |
Smart Personal Console |
| Upgrade |
To replace existing software or hardware with a newer version. |
| UPS |
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
| VoIP |
Voice Over Internet Protocol |
| VPN |
Virtual Private Network |
| WAN |
Wide Area Network |
| WLAN |
Wireless Local Area Network |
