Internet Glossary

Featured Internet Term: LAN - Local Area Network. A local network that allows communication between computers, usually within a relatively small defined area such as a room or building.

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A

• ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line...
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B

• Bandwidth - The quantity of data...
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• Broadband - Broadband is a term...
• Bundle - Refers to a group...

C

• Cable Internet Access - A type of broadband...
• Cable Modem - A piece of hardware...

D

• Dial-Up Internet Access - A type of internet...
• DSL - Digital Subscriber Line. A...
• DSL Modem - A piece of hardware...

H

• High-Speed Dial-Up Internet Access - A type of dial-up...
• Hot Spot - A location that offers...

I

• IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol...
• Internet Service Provider - Internet Service Provider. Companies...
• ISP - Internet Service Provider. A...

L

• LAN - Local Area Network. A...

M

• Modem - Modulator-demodulator. A device that...

P

• POP - Post Office Protocol. POP...

R

• Router - A networking device that...

S

• SPAM - Term used to describe...
• SPAM Filter - A computer program or...

T

• T1 Line - A private, dedicated line...

W

• Wi-Fi - Wireless Fidelity. A common...
• Wireless Router - A networking device that...