Overview
The sixth generation of Wi-Fi technology offering improved speed, capacity, and performance in dense environments.
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VPN
InfrastructureVirtual Private Network — a technology creating a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network like the internet.
Network Orchestration
Protocols & StandardsThe automated coordination and management of network resources, services, and policies across infrastructure.
SD-WAN
InfrastructureSoftware-Defined Wide Area Network — a virtualised network architecture that enables centralised management of geographically distributed networks.
Mesh Network
Protocols & StandardsA network topology where each node relays data for the network, providing self-healing and redundant paths.
NAT
Protocols & StandardsNetwork Address Translation — a method of mapping one IP address space into another by modifying packet headers.
Packet Sniffing
Protocols & StandardsThe process of capturing and analysing data packets travelling across a network for monitoring or troubleshooting.
Network Function Virtualisation
Cloud NetworkingReplacing dedicated network hardware with software running on commodity servers.
Quality of Service
Protocols & StandardsNetwork management techniques that prioritise certain types of traffic to ensure consistent performance.