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other network device that automatically assigns an IP address to
any device that requests one
DNS Domain Name System is an Internet service that translates domain
names into IP addresses. Since domain names are alphabetic,
they're easier to remember. The Internet however, is really based
on IP addresses every time you use a domain name the DNS will
translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example,
the domain name
www.network_camera.com might translate to
192.167.222.8 .
E
Enterprise
network An enterprise network consists of collections of networks
connected to each other over a geographically dispersed area. The
enterprise network serves the needs of a widely distributed
company and operates the company’s mission-critical
applications.
Ethernet The most popular LAN communication technology. There are a
variety of types of Ethernet, including 10 Mbps (traditional
Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and 1,000 Mbps (Gigabit
Ethernet). Most Ethernet networks use Category 5 cabling to carry
information, in the form of electrical signals, between devices.
Ethernet is an implementation of CSMA/CD that operates in a bus
or star topology.
F
Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet, also called 100BASE-T, operates at 10 or 100Mbps
per second over UTP, STP, or fiber-optic media.
Firewall Firewall is considered the first line of defense in protecting private
information. For better security, data can be encrypted. A system