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UTP - (Unshielded Twisted Pair) A pair of wires that are twisted around each other to
minimize interference. Telephone and Ethernet cables are common examples
ofUTP wires. See twisted pair.

2. STP - The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a network protocol that builds a loop-free
logical topology for Ethernet networks. The basic function of STP is to prevent bridge
loops and the broadcast radiation that results from them.

3. IP - An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each

device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for
communication. An IP address serves two principal functions: host or network interface
identification and location addressing.

4. TCP /IP - TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, which is a
set of networking protocols that allows two or more computers to communicate. The
Defense Data Network, part of the Department of Defense, developed TCP/IP, and it has
been widely adopted as a networking standard.May 15, 2018

5. HTTP - Definition of: HTTP. HTTP. (HyperText Transfer Protocol) The communications
protocol used to connect to Web servers on the Internet or on a local network (intranet).
Its primary function is to establish a connection with the server and send HTML pages
back to the user's browser.

6. FTP - The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the
transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.

7. SSH - is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a

server and a client—typically a web server (website) and a browser, or a mail server and
a mail client (e.g., Outlook).

8. IMAP - In computing, the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is an Internet

standard protocolused by email clients to retrieve email messages from a mail server over
a TCP/IP connection.[1]IMAP is defined by RFC 3501

9. SMTP - Short for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol for sending e-mail messages
between servers. Most e-mail systems that send mail over the Internet use SMTP to
send messages from one server to another; the messages can then be retrieved with an
e-mail client using either POP or IMAP.

10. DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables
a server to automatically assign an IP address to a computerfrom a defined range of
numbers (i.e., a scope) configured for a given network.
11. DNS - (Domain Name System) The Internet's system for converting alphabetic names
into numeric IP addresses. For example, when a Web address (URL) is typed into a
browser, DNSservers return the IP address of the Web server associated with that name.

12. TTL - Time to live (TTL) or hop limit is a mechanism that limits the lifespan or lifetime of
data in a computer or network. TTL may be implemented as a counter or timestamp
attached to or embedded in the data. Once the prescribed event count or timespan has
elapsed, data is discarded or revalidated.

13. LAN - A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small
area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings,
however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone
lines and radio waves.

14. VPN - A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that creates a safe and
encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. VPN technology
was developed as a way to allow remote users and branch offices to securely access
corporate applications and other resources.

15. NIC - A network interface card (NIC) is a circuit board or card that is installed in
a computer so that it can be connected to a network. A network interface card provides
the computer with a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.