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5. GLOSSARY
DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, allows a computer to join an IP-based network without having
a preconfigured IP address. DHCP is a protocol that assigns unique IP addresses to devices, then releases and
renews these addresses as devices leave and rejoin the network.
a preconfigured IP address. DHCP is a protocol that assigns unique IP addresses to devices, then releases and
renews these addresses as devices leave and rejoin the network.
TCP/IP, or Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP), are two distinct network protocols,
technically speaking. TCP and IP are so commonly used together, however, that TCP/IP has become standard
terminology to refer to either or both of the protocols. An IP address is the address assigned to a computer to allow
it to communicate with other computers running TCP/IP.
technically speaking. TCP and IP are so commonly used together, however, that TCP/IP has become standard
terminology to refer to either or both of the protocols. An IP address is the address assigned to a computer to allow
it to communicate with other computers running TCP/IP.
SMB, or Server Message Block, is a network file-sharing protocol. Communication over SMBs occurs mainly
through a series of client requests and server responses. SMB client and server software exists within nearly all
versions of Microsoft Windows.
through a series of client requests and server responses. SMB client and server software exists within nearly all
versions of Microsoft Windows.
A LAN, or Local Area Network, supplies networking capability to a group of computers in close proximity to each
other, such as in an office building, a school or a home. A LAN is useful for sharing resources like files, printers,
games or other applications.
other, such as in an office building, a school or a home. A LAN is useful for sharing resources like files, printers,
games or other applications.
Ethernet is a physical and data link layer technology for local area networks (LANs).
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