A virtual endpoint for network communication. Different services use specific port numbers, like 80.

Monitors traffic between networks to block suspicious activity. Can be hardware or software.

Monitors traffic between networks to block suspicious activity. Can be hardware or software.

A wired networking technology for connecting devices in a LAN, usually via Cat5 or Cat6 cables.

A wired networking technology for connecting devices in a LAN, usually via Cat5 or Cat6 cables.

A wired networking technology for connecting devices in a LAN, usually via Cat5 or Cat6 cables.

The wireless alternative to Ethernet. The 802.11 family of radio-based networking standards.

The wireless alternative to Ethernet. The 802.11 family of radio-based networking standards.

The wireless alternative to Ethernet. The 802.11 family of radio-based networking standards.

Routes data between networks. Most home “routers” are actually routers, switches, and wireless access points in one unit.