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A hardware or software boundary that protects
a network or single computer from unwanted
outside traffic.
Internet Service Provider. Also referred to as the
service carrier, an ISP provides Internet
connection service.
Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which
packets are routed between computers on a
network.
Kilobits (1024 bits) per second rate of data
flow.
Local Area Network. A data network confined
to limited area with moderate to high data
rates.
Megabits (1,048,576 bits) per second rate of
data flow.
Megabyte. A unit of data that is approximately
1 million bytes.
Network Driver Interface Specification. A
Windows device driver interface that enables
support for multiple network protocols.
Point to Point Protocol. A method of connecting
a computer to the Internet.