A network component that enables wireless devices to access a wired network infrastructure.
Main glossary
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This glossary offers brief definitions of fundamental networking terms to assist learners in mastering computer network concepts.
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A
Active Equipment
Network devices such as switches and routers that process and forward data signals.
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP):
A communication mechanism used within a local network to associate a logical IP address with the physical hardware address of a device.
Application Layer
The uppermost layer of network architecture that provides services directly to user applications, enabling tasks such as file transfer, web access, and email communication.
Asynchronous Transmission
A transmission method where data units are sent independently, marked by control bits to indicate boundaries.
B
Baseband Transmission
Baseband Transmission
A data transmission method in which digital signals are sent directly over the medium without frequency modulation.
Bridge
Bridge:
A networking component that connects separate network segments and selectively forwards data frames based on hardware addresses.
Broadcast
A transmission method in which data is sent simultaneously to all devices within the network.
Broadcast Domain
Broadcast Domain:
A group of network devices that receive broadcast messages sent by any member of the group.
Bus Topology
A network structure in which all devices share a common communication channel for data transmission.