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