Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
High-speed networks
Terms related to high-speed communication networks, including network and end-system architecture definitions and words and phrases about high-bandwidth and low-latency communication.
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What is GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)?
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a digital mobile communication standard applied widely in Europe and other parts of the world.
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What is short message service center (SMSC)?
The short message service center (SMSC) is the portion of a mobile phone network that handles text message operations.
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What is shielded twisted pair (STP) and how does it work?
Shielded twisted pair (STP) is a kind of cable made up of smaller wires where each small pair of wires is twisted together and has an outer coating to electrically shield it.
Network Admin
Terms related to managing computer networks, including definitions about LANS or WANS and words and phrases about network design, troubleshooting, security and backups.
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What is the OSI model? The 7 layers of OSI explained
The OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection model) is a multilayered reference model that shows how computer systems and applications communicate over a network.
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What is short message service center (SMSC)?
The short message service center (SMSC) is the portion of a mobile phone network that handles text message operations.
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What is ping and how does it work?
Ping (Packet Internet Groper) is a basic internet program that enables a user to test and verify if a particular destination Internet Protocol (IP) address is reachable and can respond to network requests.
Network hardware
Terms related to network hardware, including definitions about cables or file servers and words and phrases about routers and switches.
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What is short message service center (SMSC)?
The short message service center (SMSC) is the portion of a mobile phone network that handles text message operations.
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What is 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)?
1000BASE-T is a Gigabit Ethernet standard that operates at a speed of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) over copper wiring.
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What is Routing Information Protocol (RIP)?
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance vector protocol that uses hop count as its primary metric.
Networking and communications
Terms related to networking and communications, including definitions about network protocols and words and phrases about data transmission.
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What is the OSI model? The 7 layers of OSI explained
The OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection model) is a multilayered reference model that shows how computer systems and applications communicate over a network.
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What is short message service center (SMSC)?
The short message service center (SMSC) is the portion of a mobile phone network that handles text message operations.
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What is shielded twisted pair (STP) and how does it work?
Shielded twisted pair (STP) is a kind of cable made up of smaller wires where each small pair of wires is twisted together and has an outer coating to electrically shield it.
Wireless and mobile
Terms related to wireless and mobile technology, including definitions about consumer mobile technology devices and communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, WiMAX and LTE.
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What is GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)?
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a digital mobile communication standard applied widely in Europe and other parts of the world.
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What is short message service center (SMSC)?
The short message service center (SMSC) is the portion of a mobile phone network that handles text message operations.
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What is an inductor?
An inductor is a passive electronic component that temporarily stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor's coil.