Comp Sci

LAN

computer network that connects multiple computer system that are in the same geographical place

VLAN

used to partition initial LAN into logical separate networks

SAN

networks used to access large storage devices from servers easily

WLAN

links 2 or more computers systems in a limited geographical area

VPN

computer network that connects multiple computer systems

PAN

networks that interconnects devices that are centered around an individual persons workspace

P2P

network that uses a distributed networks architecture in which all computer systems are decentrelized, and are both clients and servers

Protocols

international rules that ensure the transfer of data between systems

Application

provides and performs services for the applications used by end users

Presentation

provides data format information, data compression information and data encryption information to the application

Session

manages sessions between 2 users

Transport

hosts, and definition of data segments

Data link

error handling of physical transmission, while also building frames and flow control

Physical

transmits 0s and 1s over media between devices

Data packet

portion of a message that is transmitted through a network; contains data such as check digits and destination address

Packet Switching

a communication method used in computer networks in which data are grouped into packets

Wi-Fi

networking technology that uses radio waves to provide access to internet (which is wireless)

WiMax

4G network originally designed as an alternative to DSL Cable and T1 lines

3G

third generation of mobile networking and telecommunications technology

MAC

a media access control address