Netmaker Glossary

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Bandwidth Throttling

Bandwidth Throttling

Bandwidth Throttling is a deliberate act of slowing down the internet speed within a local network by administrators.

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CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) is a method used for allocating IP addresses and for IP routing.

Cloud Gateway

Cloud Gateway

A Cloud Gateway is a networking component designed to facilitate secure communication between devices in a local network and cloud-based services or resources.

Cloud VPN

Cloud VPN

A Cloud VPN, also known as a Virtual Private Network as a Service (VPNaaS), is a type of VPN that offers a secure and encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network, utilizing cloud-based network infrastructure.

Connection Aggregation

Connection Aggregation

Connection aggregation is a term that refers to the process of combining multiple network connections into a single, more robust and efficient connection.

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

DHCP, short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is an essential networking protocol used within various types of networks to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configurations to devices, thereby enabling them to communicate effectively over the network.

DNS (Domain Name System)

DNS (Domain Name System)

DNS stands for Domain Name System, a core component of the internet that translates human-friendly domain names like "netmaker.

Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN)

Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN)

Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) is a secure and dynamic network platform designed to simplify the creation of large-scale virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Edge Device

Edge Device

An edge device is a type of hardware that serves as a connection point between different networks or between a network and the internet.

Egress

Encryption

Encryption

Encryption is a method of protecting data by transforming it into a format that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized individuals.

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Firewall

Firewall

A firewall is a network security tool that acts as a barrier between an internal, secured network and external, untrusted networks such as the internet.

Full Tunneling

Full Tunneling

Full Tunneling is a networking concept often utilized within the framework of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to enhance privacy and security across internet connections.

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GRE Tunneling (Generic Routing Encapsulation)

GRE Tunneling (Generic Routing Encapsulation)

GRE Tunneling, or Generic Routing Encapsulation, is a network protocol designed to encapsulate a wide variety of network layer protocols inside virtual point-to-point links or tunnel interfaces over an Internet Protocol network.

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Hybrid VPN

Hybrid VPN

A Hybrid VPN is a type of networking solution that blends the features of traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology with other networking methods to provide enhanced flexibility, scalability, and security for data transmission across the internet.

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IP Addressing

IP Addressing

In the world of interconnected devices, IP Addressing stands as a fundamental concept that ensures every device communicating over a network can be uniquely identified and reached.

IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework of open standards for ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks through the use of cryptographic security services.

Ingress

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Latency

Latency

Latency, often referred to as network latency, is a crucial concept in telecommunications and computer networking that describes the amount of delay or time it takes for a data packet to travel from one designated point to another within a network.

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MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

MPLS, short for Multiprotocol Label Switching, is an advanced method for streamlining network traffic flows across enterprise and service provider networks.

Mesh VPN

Mesh VPN

A Mesh VPN is a type of Virtual Private Network (VPN) architecture designed to create a secure and dynamic network connection among multiple nodes or devices across various locations.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security system that requires more than one form of verification from users to prove their identity and gain access to online accounts, applications, or other digital resources.

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NAT (Network Address Translation)

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Network Address Translation (NAT) is a critical and widely used technique in the world of networking that allows multiple devices on a local network to communicate with devices on the internet using a single public IP address.

Network Access Control (NAC)

Network Access Control (NAC)

Network Access Control (NAC) is a security solution crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of a corporate network.

Network Fabric

Network Fabric

A Network Fabric represents an advanced approach to connecting different parts of a computer network, including devices like routers, switches, and access points, in a way that allows data to seamlessly navigate through the network to reach its destination.

Network Protocols

Network Protocols

Network protocols are sets of rules and standards that dictate how devices on a network communicate, share data, and ensure efficient and secure data transfer across the internet or a private network.

Network Security

Network Security

Network security is a comprehensive term that describes a range of policies, practices, and tools designed to protect digital networks and data from unauthorized access, misuse, attacks, or other security threats.

Network Slicing

Network Slicing

Network Slicing is a versatile and innovative technology used in modern networking and telecommunications sectors to create multiple unique, logical, and virtual networks over a single physical network infrastructure.

Network Topology

Network Topology

Network topology refers to the arrangement of different elements (nodes, links, etc.

Network Virtualization

Network Virtualization

Network virtualization is a transformative technology that redefines how network resources are managed, deployed, and utilized in a digital environment.

Networking VPN

Networking VPN

A networking VPN, from a remote access VPN to a site-to-site VPN, allows you to connect your company's devices in a secure way.

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Peer-to-Peer Network

Peer-to-Peer Network

A Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network is a decentralized communication model that allows each participating device, also known as a peer, to connect and share resources without requiring a central server.

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Quality of Service (QoS)

Quality of Service (QoS)

Quality of Service (QoS) is a critical concept in networking that refers to the overall performance of a network or internet service, focusing on its ability to deliver data efficiently and effectively.

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Remote Access VPN

Remote Access VPN

A Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that allows individuals to securely connect to a private network from a remote location over the internet.

Remote User Authentication

Remote User Authentication

Remote User Authentication is a security process that allows users to verify their identity to access a system or network from a different location than the system's physical location.

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SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN)

SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN)

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a modern approach to managing and optimizing a wide area network (WAN), which connects different parts of an organization including branches, data centers, and other facilities over large geographical distances.

SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security)

SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security)

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are foundational technologies for securing communications over networks.

Secure Remote Access

Secure Remote Access

Secure Remote Access refers to a suite of technologies and policies designed to enable authorized users to safely connect to an organization's network, applications, and resources from remote locations.

Service Mesh

Service Mesh

A Service Mesh is a dedicated infrastructure layer designed specifically to facilitate efficient and secure communication between the different parts (or services) of an application.

Site-to-Site VPN

Site-to-Site VPN

A Site-to-Site VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure communication service that connects multiple fixed locations, such as offices or branches of a company, over a public network like the internet.

Split Tunneling

Split Tunneling

Split tunneling is a networking feature that allows a user to route some of their device or network traffic through a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunnel while allowing other data to access the internet directly, bypassing the VPN.

Subnetting

Subnetting

Subnetting is a process used in networking to divide a single physical network into multiple smaller, logical segments, known as subnets.

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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

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VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)

VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)

A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a secure, isolated section of a cloud environment that provides a slice of the cloud exclusively for your use.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a technology that allows secure communication between a device and a network over the internet.

VPN Protocol

VPN Protocol

A VPN Protocol is a set of rules and procedures that govern how data is transmitted and secured over a virtual private network (VPN).

VPN Tunneling

VPN Tunneling

VPN tunneling is a powerful technology that allows users to securely access a private network over the internet, thereby extending a private network across a public network.

VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN)

VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN)

VXLAN, short for Virtual Extensible LAN, is a modern network technology designed to solve scalability problems in large cloud computing environments.

Virtual Network

Virtual Network

A virtual network is a simulated environment that mimics the functionality of a physical network.

Virtual Network Function (VNF)

Virtual Network Function (VNF)

VNF is a revolutionary technology designed to transform traditional, hardware-based network functions into software applications that run on virtual machines or in containers.

Virtual Router

Virtual Router

A virtual router is a software-based routing framework that facilitates the functionality similar to that of a physical router, but without the need for dedicated hardware.

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WAN Optimization

WAN Optimization

WAN Optimization is a collection of techniques and technologies applied to Wide Area Networks (WANs) aimed at enhancing data transfer efficiency across the network.

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