Internet Terms

Network

A group of connected computers that can send data to each other.

Internet

A big web of connected computers and devices using TCP/IP rules to communicate.

IP Address

A unique string of characters for each computer allowing them to communicate via internet protocol.

IPv4

The fourth version of the Internet protocol with a 32-bit address space & provides 2^32 unique addresses

IPv6

The latest version with 128-bit addresses & provides 2^128 unique addresses

Packets

Small parts of data messages sent over networks, recombined upon being recieved.

HTTP

Protocol for web data communication.

HTTPS

Secure version of http for safer data transfer. (mainly used to send data between the browser and website)

VoIP

Technology for making phone calls using internet bandwidth.

Server

Computer or program providing services to other computers.

Domain Name

Name of a website.

Subdomain

Extension within a domain, in front of domain name.

TCP

Ensures verified data delivery between connected devices.

UDP

Enables faster data transmission without verification.

URL

Web resource address.

Router

Device forwarding data packets to IP addresses, enables multiple devices to work on the same network. Is often used to create WiFi.

Switch

Channels data from multiple inputs to specific outputs for shared network communication.

Hub

Links multiple devices together.

Latency

Delay between action and response on a network.

Bit Rate

Rate of bit transfer speed.

Fault Tolerance

System's ability to respond to hardware or software failures.

DNS

Converts domain names to IP addresses for website access.

Bandwidth

Range of frequencies within a band for signal transmission.

Cloud Computing

Delivery of computing services over the internet for efficient resource access.