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A 32-bit address written as four decimal numbers separated by dots, allowing about 4 billion unique addresses.
A device that connects networks and directs data packets to their destination using address information.
A list of known networks and the best paths to reach them, used to forward data efficiently.
A global collection of interconnected networks that allows devices to communicate and share resources.
A unique number assigned to each device on a network so it can be identified and located.
A small unit of data with a header giving its source, destination and sequence number.
A 128-bit address written in hexadecimal, providing a much larger number of unique addresses than the older format.
The high-speed fibre-optic cables that link major networks and carry data across the world.
A method of sending data where a file is broken into parts that travel by different routes.
A temporary identifier given automatically to a device that may change each time it connects.
A service that translates a domain name into the number needed to reach the resource.
A permanent identifier manually set for a device that stays the same whenever it connects.