10 networking terms you NEED to know if you want to work in IT

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This slideshow presents 10 essential networking terms for aspiring IT professionals, explaining the function of each term with on-screen text and accompanying visuals. It concludes by encouraging viewers to test their knowledge on ExamWizardz.app, a platform for CompTIA A+ exam preparation.

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1Introduction to networking terms
2Explanation of DNS, DHCP, Default Gateway, Subnet Mask, MAC Address
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If you’re getting into IT, these are networking terms you’re going to see constantly. DNS, DHCP, NAT, TCP, UDP, VLANs — don’t just memorize what the acronyms stand for. Learn what they actually do and how they affect a real network. That’s what will help you when you’re troubleshooting instead of staring at an error with no idea where to start. These concepts also show up throughout the CompTIA A+. If you’re studying for it, ExamWizardz can help you practice, find your weak areas, and track how ready you are for the real exam. Examwizardz.app Save this one for later. #IT #Networking #CompTIA #CompTIAAPlus #ITCareer

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10 networking terms you NEED to know if you want to work in IT DNS Turns domain names like google.com into IP addresses. DHCP Automatically gives devices their IP configuration. Default Gateway Where your device sends traffic destined for other networks. Subnet Mask Determines which part of an IP identifies the network vs. the host. MAC Address A hardware address used to identify a network interface at Layer 2. NAT Translates private IP addresses to public addresses (and vice versa). TCP Connection-oriented and reliable. Makes sure data arrives correctly. UDP Faster and connectionless, but doesn't guarantee delivery. VLAN Logically separates devices into different networks on switching infrastructure. APIPA A 169.254.x.x address often means your device couldn't get an IPv4 address from DHCP. Know these before your first help desk interview. Studying for A+? Test what you know on ExamWizardz.app