A circuit board with ports and sockets used to connect the main devices of a computer.
A special kind of firmware that runs programs strictly to start up your computer.
The core component of a device that accepts and executes instructions.
A fast type of computer memory which temporarily stores all the information your device needs right away.
A fast access storage device used in computers.
A component designed to speed up the creation of images and output them to a display device, like a monitor.
A component with a built in wired network port that allows the computer to connect to a network.
A location where information is sent from one computer to another.
Checks to see which ports on a network are open.
A device or software that blocks unwanted Internet traffic while allowing legitimate traffic.
A device that will be recognized by your computer and install on its own.
A group of files that allows a device to communicate with the computer’s operating system.
A short-range wireless communication technology that uses radio waves to transmit information.
Enables short-range communication between compatible devices.
A wireless LAN that uses radio frequency technology to send and receive data.
A virtual LAN that allows for the setup of separate networks by configuring a network device.
A set of protocols that specify how your Wi-Fi network and other data transmissions work.
An electronic device which is required for communication between devices.
An internal component of a computer that is used for communicating over a network.
A network device that allows a device to connect to the Internet.
Enables wired connections between more than one computer or device.
A network device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
An access point that allows for network management and security configuration.
Processes commands to a computer program in the form of lines of text.
A list of specific routing destinations; essentially a map for the router.
Storage that is available only while the system is on and disappears when the system is turned off.
Storage that is saved and available even when the system is shut down.
Storage that contains one or more drives that can be accessed over a network.
Network attached storage that is equipped with powerful network adapters.
