Chapter 7 Blog

For your blog post, read the chapter and then define and explain the
following terms: (Due by 12 p.m. on 5/30/2013).

 

These terms need to be defined and explained in your own words (using the
textbook as your reference and guide). Be sure to include the textbook APA
citation at the end of your blog post.

Network
Hub
Switch
Router
Protocol
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP/IP)
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Physical transmission media (define and identify the different types)
Wireless transmission media
Bandwidth
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Digital subscriber link (DSL)
Domain name system (DNS)
File transfer protocol (FTP)
Voice over IP (VoIP)
Unified communications
Virtual private network (VPN)
Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
Uniform resource locator (URL)
Search engine
Web 2.0 (and some of the different related technologies)
Web 3.0
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

 

Next, identify and explain a concept from the Chapter 7 reading that you found interesting and discuss what it is, why you found it interesting, and any questions or comments you have about the concept. (This can be from any of your reading of the chapter - not limited to just the terms you defined above).

Remember, in order to post your response, just choose the "comment" option and comment on the post I made (rather than creating a new post). By doing this, I am able to see the date and time you posted your comment.