Technology Vocabulary

#201

Network

Example sentences

1. The network connects computers so they can share information.
2. Our office network was unavailable this morning.
3. The administrator checks the network for unusual activity.

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#202

Computer network

Example sentences

1. A computer network allows devices to communicate with one another.
2. The school built a computer network for all classrooms.
3. Files can move quickly across the computer network.

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#203

Local area network

Example sentences

1. A local area network connects devices in a small area.
2. The office computers share a printer through the local area network.
3. A local area network is often used inside one building.

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#204

Wide area network

Example sentences

1. A wide area network connects systems across large distances.
2. The company uses a wide area network between its offices.
3. Managing a wide area network can be more complex than managing a local one.

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#205

Wireless local area network

Example sentences

1. A wireless local area network connects nearby devices without cables.
2. The library offers a wireless local area network to visitors.
3. We protected the wireless local area network with a strong password.

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#206

Wi-Fi

Example sentences

1. The laptop connected to Wi-Fi automatically.
2. The Wi-Fi signal is weak in the back room.
3. Please do not share the office Wi-Fi password publicly.

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#207

Ethernet

Example sentences

1. Ethernet uses cables to connect devices to a network.
2. The desktop has a faster connection through Ethernet.
3. He plugged the Ethernet cable into the router.

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#208

Router

Example sentences

1. The router sends network traffic to the correct destination.
2. Restart the router if the internet connection stops.
3. The router connects our home network to the internet.

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#209

Switch

Example sentences

1. A network switch connects several devices in the same local network.
2. The office added a switch for more wired connections.
3. The switch sent the data only to the correct computer.

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#210

Hub

Example sentences

1. The old hub sends incoming data to every connected device.
2. A switch is usually more efficient than a hub.
3. The small network once used a simple hub.

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#211

Modem

Example sentences

1. The modem connects the home network to the internet service.
2. The lights on the modem show the connection status.
3. We replaced the modem after repeated internet problems.

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#212

Access point

Example sentences

1. The access point provides wireless network access in the building.
2. A second access point improved coverage upstairs.
3. The phone connected to the nearest access point.

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#213

Network interface card

Example sentences

1. The network interface card allows a computer to join a network.
2. The technician replaced the damaged network interface card.
3. This network interface card supports very fast Ethernet.

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#214

IP address

Example sentences

1. Every device on the network has an IP address.
2. The administrator checked the server's IP address.
3. An IP address helps data reach the correct device.

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#215

IPv4

Example sentences

1. IPv4 uses addresses such as 192.168.1.10.
2. Many older networks still use IPv4.
3. The number of available public IPv4 addresses is limited.

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#216

IPv6

Example sentences

1. IPv6 provides a much larger number of internet addresses.
2. The provider added support for IPv6.
3. An IPv6 address is longer than an IPv4 address.

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#217

MAC address

Example sentences

1. A MAC address identifies a network interface.
2. The router displayed the MAC address of each connected device.
3. The administrator allowed only approved MAC addresses.

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#218

Protocol

Example sentences

1. A protocol is a set of rules for communication.
2. Both devices must use the same protocol.
3. HTTPS is a protocol for secure web communication.

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#219

Packet

Example sentences

1. The message is divided into small packets before it crosses the network.
2. One packet arrived later than the others.
3. The router examined the packet's destination address.

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#220

Packet switching

Example sentences

1. Packet switching sends data in separate pieces through a network.
2. The internet uses packet switching to move information efficiently.
3. With packet switching, different packets may follow different paths.

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