A device that accepts a two-wire signal from the phone company and converts it to a four-wire signal that sends and receives to and from devices within the home or business.

A protocol that is used to synchronize computer clock times in a network of computers. 

In communication networks, a topology is a usually schematic description of the arrangement of a network, including its nodes and connecting lines. 

A program that keep track of moves, additions, and changes to the hardware infrastructure of a network. It allows an administrator to maintain an inventory of network devices, schedule device scans, and compile device status reports.

A storage system that makes it possible to run and manage files and applications from a single device. 

A method of combining the available resources in a network by splitting up the available bandwidth into channels, each of which is independent from the others, and each of which can be assigned to a particular server or device in real time. 

Network+, or N+, is a CompTIA certification which testifies a person's knowledge in TCP/IP, managing a network, network operating systems, and installing and upgrading networks. It's often recommended that users with little or no network experience complete a Network+ certification before moving onto their MCSE or CNE certification.

A hard disk storage that is set up with its own network address rather than being attached to the department computer that is serving applications to a network's workstation users.

A.k.a TCP/IP accelerator network interface card, is a printed circuit card that offloads TCP/IP processing from a microprocessor. This can reduce latency, increase throughput, and reduce overhead costs in a storage area network (SAN). 

The construction, design, and use of a network. It involves the selection and use of telecommunication protocol and software for using and managing the network, and the establishment of operation policies and procedures related to the network.

A microprocessor that provides the logic for sending and receiving data (including voice and video) on a telecommunications network so that additional devices are not needed for these functions.

A plug-in for Web browser s that allows you to view the files within a zip file from within your browser without the need to launch an external application. Netzip lets you create a zip file archive (including one that spans disks).

A system of programs and data structures that approximates the operation of the human brain. It usually involves a large number of processors operating in parallel, each with its own small sphere of knowledge and access to data in its local memory.

A broad field of endeavor dealing with the design, creation, and marketing of new products. The discipline is focused on developing systematic methods for guiding all the processes involved in getting a new product to market.

Mobile applications that provide news from a publishing site in various formats like Text, Images, Videos etc.

A data format used for providing users with frequently updated content or news.