This synchronizes the computer clocks. OSI Open systems interconnect The seven layer suite of protocols, designed by ISO committees, to be the international standard computer network architecture. OSPF Open Shortest Path First Gateway protocol. Under the network there are lots of gateways and routers that all have protocols that allow them to exchange information. This protocol transmits the information so the packets will take the shortest possible path through the network.
Packet switching The data is transformed to packets.
Each packet is routed and carried separately across the network hereafter they are resequenced and reassembled. Platform A computer on which to load an operating system. The actual network creators who produce the routers, switches and gateways constructing the network. Port Supports one real-time conversation, and a specific amount of ports are contained in each cable. POTS Plain Old Telephone Service Standard, two-wire, telephone service.