IP Address

Computer Network

A collection of interconnected computing devices that share resources and communicate using standardised protocols.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol — the fundamental communication protocol suite powering the internet.

HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol — the application-layer protocol for transmitting hypermedia documents on the World Wide Web.

HTTPS

HTTP Secure — an encrypted version of HTTP using TLS for secure communication over the internet.

DNS

Domain Name System — the hierarchical system that translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses.

IPv6

The most recent version of the Internet Protocol, providing a vastly larger address space than IPv4.

Subnet

A logical subdivision of an IP network that improves security and performance by segmenting traffic.

Software-Defined Networking

An approach to networking that uses software-based controllers to manage network behaviour centrally.

Wi-Fi 6

The sixth generation of Wi-Fi technology offering improved speed, capacity, and performance in dense environments.

Network Latency

The time delay between sending and receiving data across a network, measured in milliseconds.

Bandwidth

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network path, typically measured in bits per second.

Throughput

The actual rate of successful data transfer across a network in a given time period.

Using software to automatically configure, manage, test, deploy, and operate network devices and services.

Virtual Private Network — a technology creating a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network like the internet.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol — automatically assigns IP addresses and network configuration to devices.

An intermediary server that forwards requests between clients and other servers, providing security and caching.

Software-Defined Wide Area Network — a virtualised network architecture that enables centralised management of geographically distributed networks.

The ability of a network to maintain acceptable service levels despite faults, challenges, and threats.

Mutual Transport Layer Security — a protocol where both client and server authenticate each other using certificates.

Network management techniques that prioritise certain types of traffic to ensure consistent performance.