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Port Forwarding: A process that allows remote
devices to connect to a specific computer within a
private LAN.
Port Number: A 16-bit number used by the TCP
and UDP protocols to direct traffic on a TCP/IP
host. Certain port numbers are standard for
common applications.
Protocol: A standard that enables connection,
communication, and data transfer between
computing endpoints.
Router: A device that directs traffic from one
network to another.
SIM: Subscriber Identification Module. Found in
GSM network technology, the SIM is a card
containing identification information for the
subscriber and their account. The SIM card can be
moved to different devices.
SMS: Short Messaging Service. Short text
messages of generally no more than 140-160
characters sent and received by wireless devices.
SSID: Service Set IDentifier. The name assigned to
a WiFi network.
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. The set of communications protocols
used for the Internet and other similar networks.
