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Elementary Terminology of Networks A Beginners Guide

The document provides a beginner's guide to key networking terminology, including definitions of nodes, servers, network interface units (NIUs), MAC addresses, IP addresses, and domain names. It explains how each component functions within a network, highlighting their roles in communication and device identification. The summary emphasizes the importance of these elements for understanding and navigating networks effectively.

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Elementary Terminology of Networks A Beginners Guide

The document provides a beginner's guide to key networking terminology, including definitions of nodes, servers, network interface units (NIUs), MAC addresses, IP addresses, and domain names. It explains how each component functions within a network, highlighting their roles in communication and device identification. The summary emphasizes the importance of these elements for understanding and navigating networks effectively.

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Elementary

Terminology of
Networks: A
Beginner's Guide
by Ebenezer J
Nodes: Building Blocks of a Network
What are Nodes? Nodes in your Home Network

A node is any device or point in Your laptop, smartphone, and


a network that can send, other devices are all nodes on
receive, or forward information. your home network.
Examples include computers,
smartphones, routers, printers,
and servers.
Servers: The Heart of the Network
What are Servers? Example: Web Server

A server is a powerful computer A web server stores and delivers


that provides resources or website content to users who
services to other devices request it. When you visit a
(clients) over a network. website, your browser is
requesting content from a web
server.
Network Interface Units: Connecting
Devices
What are NIUs? Wired and Wireless

A Network Interface Unit (NIU), NIUs can be wired (Ethernet


also known as a Network card) or wireless (Wi-Fi adapter).
Interface Card (NIC), is the
hardware that allows a
device(client) to connect to a
network(sever).
MAC Addresses: Unique
Device Identifiers
What is a MAC Address? Example

A MAC address is a Every Wi-Fi-enabled


unique identifier device has its own
assigned to a MAC address, often
device's network in the format of six
interface. pairs of letters and
numbers (e.g.,
00:14:22:01:23:45).
Lower Network Level
The MAC address operates at a lower level of
the network (Data Link Layer) compared to IP
addresses.
IP Addresses: Finding Devices on the
Network
What are IP Addresses? IPv4 and IPv6

An IP address (Internet Protocol IPv4: A 32-bit address, like


address) is a numerical label used 192.168.1.1 (Commonly used in
to identify devices on a network. It home networks). IPv6: A 128-bit
ensures that data sent over the address, like
network reaches the correct 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0
destination. 370:7334, used for more devices.
Domain Names: Making the Internet
Accessible
What are Domain Names? Example

A domain name is a human- Instead of typing 172.217.15.68


readable address that to visit Google, you type
corresponds to an IP address, www.google.com.
allowing you to easily access
websites.
Summary:
• Node: Any device in the network.
• Server: A device providing services or resources to other devices.
• Network Interface Unit (NIU): The hardware that connects a device to a n
• MAC Address: A unique identifier for a device’s network interface,
used for local communication.
• IP Address: A numerical address used to identify devices on a network.
• Domain Name: A human-readable address that corresponds to an IP
address, used to access websites.

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