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Firewall
A security system used to enforce an access control policy between an organisation’s
networks and the Internet.
IEEE
Short for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an organization best known
for developing standards for the computer and electronics industry.
Internet
A global network connecting millions of computers for the exchange of data, news and
opinions.
Intranet
A network based on the TCP/IP Protocol (an internet) belonging to an organization, and
accessible only by that organization's members, employees, or others with authorization.
Infrastructure Network
Unlike “Aad-hoc” network, where users on a wireless LAN send data to each other
directly, users’ on an “Infrastructure” network send data to the other point through a
dedicated access point. Additionally, the access point enables users on a wireless LAN to
access an existing wired network to take advantage of sharing the wired networks
resources, such as files, printers, and Internet access.
IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP
Protocol route messages based on the IP Address of the destination. The format of an IP
address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each
number can be from zero to 255.
IPSec
Internet Protocol Security is a security standard for network transmission. It provides
authentication and packet encryption over the Internet.
ISP
Short for Internet Service Provider, a company that provides access to the Internet,
usually for a monthly fee. The ISP provides a software package, username, password and
access phone number allowing users to log on to the Internet, browse the World Wide
Web and send and receive e-mail.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a
single building or group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other
LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs
