IT Glossary

Glossary

Here you will find introduction to network glossary, LAN/WAN terminology, telecommunication terminology such as Router, bandwidth, wireless communication, hubs, modems, multiplexer and topology. You will be able to find different terms such as Hubs, Router, Switch, Ethernet, Raid, coaxial cable, bridge, fiber optic, internet, infrared, email, repeater, segment, thick-net etc and many other terms.

Communication Devices

Introduction to the Network Communication Devices

In this tutorial you will learn get the basic introduction to network devices such as NIC {Network Interface control } adapters, Routers, Hubs, Switches, Modems, communication cables,LAN/WAN Routers, Gateway and other Devices. A Network is consists of a larger number of the communication devices. The simplest device that is used in the communication is the NIC adapter which is attached with the every computer in a network. If you want to build a LAN, you will need to have computers, hubs, switches, network adapters, UTP/STP cables, routers, internal/external modems, connectors, cable testers and clipping tool.