Concept mapping table
| Concept | Analogy |
|---|---|
| Network | Building |
| Computer | Room |
| IP Address | Room Number |
| Subnet | Floor |
| Network Protocol | Language |
| Switch | Floor Manager |
| Router | Building Concierge |
| Gateway | Elevator |
| MAC Address | Unique Door ID |
| Bandwidth | Hall Width |
| Private IP | Internal Room Number |
| Public IP | Building Street Address |
| DNS | Public Directory |
| TCP | Registered Mail Service |
| UDP | Untracked Mail Service |
| Port | Service-Specific Mail Slot |
| HTTP/HTTPS | Web Service Language |
| SMTP/FTP/SSH | Specialized Service Languages |
| Data Packet | Envelope with Metadata |
| Checksum | Data Integrity Check |
| Internet | City of Buildings |
| ISP | Road/Utility Builder |
| Firewall | Security Gate/Guard |
| VPN | Hidden Passageway |
| Load Balancer | Extra Reception Staff |
| CDN | Local Storage Hub |
| QoS | Priority Lane |
| NAT | Front Desk Clerk |
| Routing Table | Building/City Map |
| IPv4 | Limited Address System |
| IPv6 | Unlimited Address System |
| Network Topology | Building Blueprint |
| Cloud Computing | Rented Office Space |
| Cloud Provider | Property Manager |
| Scalability (Cloud) | Flexible Office Expansion |
| Network Interface | Door |
| VLAN | Private Hallway |
| Dual-Stack System | Translator for Old/New Address Systems |
| Software-Defined Networking | Virtual Architect |
License
This draft is shared under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. The final published version may contain expanded content and updates not included here.