What do these networking terms all mean?

Some terminology you may come across when searching for the best networking solution for you may be confusing! Here are some common networking and technology terms you might come across, and what they mean in plain English.

 

Term	Explanation
LAN	Local Area Network, a collection of devices connected together in one physical location.
VoIP	Voice over IP, using your internet network to make and receive phone calls.
ADSL	Asymmetrical digital subscriber line, a term for an internet connection that works through your pre-existing copper phone lines.
VDSL	Very high-speed digital subscriber line, another term for high-speed internet that connects through your copper phone lines, offering faster speeds than ADSL.
VPN	Virtual Private Network, a secure connection over the internet that hides your personal information so you can connect privately and securely.
GbE	Gigabit Ethernet, the term for sending data through ethernet cables at speeds of 1 or more Gigabits per second.

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