Computer Networking & Repair Terms & Definitions

LANs

Local area networks, or LANs, are computers that are close enough to connect usually in the same building.o

WANS

Wide area networks, or WANs, are computers that are too far apart for a local area network and are therefore connected by telephone or radio waves.

Wi-Fi

Wireless fidelity, or Wi-Fi, is wireless local area networking for computers or devices that connect to the internet via a wireless access point (WLAN).

SOHOl

Small office/home office, or SOHO, is sometimes called a virtual office. The term SOHO describes the network of a small office or home office.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, or TCP/IP, is a set of networking protocols allowing multiple computers to communicate.

Soft Soldering

Soft soldering is the joining of small intricate parts that have low melting points.

Hard Soldering

Hard soldering is the connection of two pieces of metal at a high temperature.
Digital and Binary Electronics Terms & Definitions
Digital and binary electronics are digital electronics that handle digital signals with discrete bands of analog levels.

Binary Number Systems

This is a base 2 numerical system which uses two different symbols to represent number values. The two different symbols are 0 and 1.

Logic Gatesl

Most logic gates have two inputs and one output. Every terminal is in one of the two binary conditions, 0 or 1.

Shift Registers

Shift registers are used for the storage or transfer of data using the binary number system.

Memory

Memory is a temporary storage area that holds data and instructions for an electronic device to function.

Logic Counters

Logic counters are a number of latches with two stable states that are connected in sequence or in a series.
Hardware Component Terms & Definitions
Hardware components are the physical parts of a computer. Hardware is directed by the software to execute commands.

Motherboard

A motherboard is a printed circuit board containing the components of an electronic device.

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is used to transmit data between components, typically an electronic device and monitor or television.

DVI

Digital Visual Interface, or DVI, is used to transmit digital signals from peripherals to a computer.

S-Video

A standard definition video connection, or S-Video, separates black-and-white and color signals from the computer to a monitor.

VGA

Video Graphics Array, or VGA, is the connector typically used to plug a peripheral, most likely a monitor, to an electronic device.

Peripherals

Peripherals are devices used to input or output data to and from the user and an electronic device. The most widely used peripheral devices include mice, keyboards, monitors, and printers.
I/O Operation Terms & Definitions
I/O stands for input/output. This term refers to the communication between an electronic device and a person, the internet, or another information processing system.