Glossary u

An Ethernet MAC address that represents a single NIC.

A file transfer in which the computer gives a file that it has to another computer.

A string of characters that can be used to uniquely identify a particular web page. Also known as a web address.

A string of characters that represents a user of the network.

A type of cabling that holds twisted pairs of wires, but for which no specific shielding is added to the cable. UTP cables are the most popular type in today's LANs.