1. SMR2/ASIR2 - Concepts flashcards

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LAN (Local Area Network)

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A network that covers a small geographic area, such as an office or building.

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WAN (Wide Area Network)

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A network that covers a large geographical area, often connecting multiple LANs.

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VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

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A logically segmented network within a LAN for better control and security.

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Routing

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The process of directing network traffic between different networks.

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Protocols

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Rules and standards that define communication between devices.

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IP Address

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The assignment of unique numbers to identify devices on a network.

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DNS (Domain Name System)

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System that translates domain names into IP addresses.

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

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Protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices.

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Firewall

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Systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic.

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Subnets

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The process of dividing a network into smaller networks.