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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network.
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Domain Name System: A program running on a server which automatically translates domain names into their correct TCP/IP addresses. For example: From http://www.aol.com to 65.108.17.93
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The unique name or URL that identifies an Internet site. For Example: aol.com.
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Transferring data from another computer to the computer you are using. The opposite of upload.
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The speed at which the data is downloaded to your computer.
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Driver is any computer program that allows other programs to interact with a computer hardware device. In other words, a driver is an interface for communicating with the device.
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Digital Subscriber Line is a technology which delivers high-speed Internet access. The service lets you send data and voice over the same line, at the same time so you can talk or fax while you access the Internet.
