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connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTP establishes a connection with a 

Web server and transmits HTML pages to client browser (for example Windows IE). 

HTTP addresses all begin with the prefix 'http://' prefix (for example, 

http://www.yahoo.com). 

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is a TCP/IP protocol used to send error and 

control messages over the LAN (for example, it is used by the router to notify a 

message sender that the destination node is not available). 

IP (Internet Protocol) is the protocol in the TCP/IP communications protocol suite that 

contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or 

subnet. However, IP does not ensure delivery of a complete message—TCP provides 

the function of ensuring delivery. 

The IP (Internet Protocol) address refers to the address of a computer attached to a 

TCP/IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address. 

Clients are assigned either a permanent address or have one dynamically assigned to 

them via DHCP. IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods 

(for example, 211.23.181.189). 

An ISP is an organization providing Internet access service via modems, ISDN 

(Integrated Services Digital Network), and private lines. 

LANs (Local Area Networks) are networks that serve users within specific 

geographical areas, such as in a company building. LANs are comprised of servers, 

workstations, a network operating system, and communications links such as the 

router. 

A MAC address is a unique serial number burned into hardware adapters, giving the 

adapter a unique identification. 

A number that indicates how long a packet takes to get to its destination. 

MTU (Maximum Transmission/Transfer Unit) is the largest packet size that can be 

sent over a network. Messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets. 

NAT (Network Address Translation - also known as IP masquerading) enables an 

organization to present itself to the Internet with one address. NAT converts the 

 

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