Basic Network Terminology

• Host: Any device that communicates with other devices on a network.
• Network: A group of two or more hosts that can communicate with each other.
• Internet: A global public network connecting millions of hosts worldwide.
• Wi-Fi: A technology for connecting devices to a network wirelessly.
• Server: A host that provides services or resources to other hosts.
• Service: A function or feature offered by a server to clients.
• Client: A host that requests and uses services from a server.
• Router: A device that connects different networks and forwards data between them.

Networking Features Terminology

• Packet: A small unit of data sent between hosts over a network.
• IP Address: A unique numerical identifier assigned to a host on a network.
• Mask (Netmask): A value that defines which IP addresses belong to the same network.
• Hostname: A human-readable name assigned to a host on a network.
• URL: A web address used to locate a resource on the internet.
• DHCP: A protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and network settings to hosts.
• DNS: A service that translates hostnames or domain names into IP addresses.
• Ethernet: A common wired networking technology used to connect hosts.
• TCP/IP: A set of protocols that defines how data is transmitted across networks.