Network

/ˌdʒiː.fæst/

noun — "ultra-fast broadband over existing phone lines."

/ˈjuː.ɛm.tiː.ɛs/

noun — "3G mobile networks made faster, smarter, and more reliable."

/ˈwaɪˌfʌɪ ˈlæn/

noun — "a local network that connects devices wirelessly."

WLAN, short for Wireless Local Area Network, is a network that allows devices such as computers, smartphones, and IoT (IoT) devices to communicate and share resources without physical cables. WLANs use radio waves to transmit data, typically following IEEE 802.11 standards, and provide the flexibility and mobility that wired LANs cannot offer.

/ˌlɒk.əl ˈɛəˌnet/

noun — "a local network connecting devices in a limited area."

LAN, short for Local Area Network, is a network that interconnects computers, servers, and devices within a limited geographic area, such as a home, office, or campus. LANs enable high-speed data exchange, resource sharing, and collaborative communication between connected devices. They are foundational to enterprise computing, gaming setups, and smart building infrastructures.

/ˈɪn.tər.net/

noun — "the global web of interconnected networks carrying data worldwide."

/ˌbiː ˌdʒiː ˈpiː/

noun — "the protocol that directs traffic between the world’s networks."

/ˌoʊ ˌɛs ˌpiː ˈɛf/

noun — "the protocol that maps the fastest paths across a network."

/ˈspuːfɪŋ/

noun — "tricking systems or users into believing false data is real."

Spoofing refers to the act of falsifying or impersonating data, signals, or identities to deceive a target system or user. In computing and telecommunications, spoofing can occur in multiple forms, including IP address spoofing, GPS spoofing, email spoofing, and caller ID spoofing. The objective is often to bypass security measures, redirect traffic, gather sensitive information, or manipulate a system’s behavior.

/ˌdʒiː ɛs ɛm/

noun — "the standard that made mobile phones globally connected."

/faɪv dʒiː ɛn ɑr/

noun — "the new radio standard powering 5G networks."