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backbone - A backbone describes a high bandwidth cable to which multiple
networks are connected in order to minimize traffic between them.
bandwidth - Bandwidth is the capacity to handle simultaneous data transmissions
-- the greater the bandwidth, the more information that can be sent in a given amount
of time.
bridge - A bridge passes data packets between two or more LANs that use the same
communications protocol. It forwards or keeps an incoming packet based on its
hardware (MAC) address. It does not offer the privacy of a router connection since it
allows each LAN to see all devices on the opposite side of the bridge.
BootP - Bootstrap Protocol is used by a network node to determine the IP address of
its Ethernet interface.
CLI - A Command Line Interface gives the user the option of configuring a router
by typing commands in a terminal emulator connected to the PC’s serial (console)
port. There are hundreds of commands available and they are detailed in the CLI
reference manual.
CO - The Central Office of a local telephone company is where all local loops in a
given area connect and where circuit switching of subscriber lines may occur on a
DSLAM. High-speed Internet access is usually only available to buildings within 5
kilometers (3 miles) of a central office; the closer to the central office, the faster the
transmission options.
console - This refers to a device, such as a PC, that can be used to configure a router
via a serial port (RS232) connection. The Configuration Manager and Command
Line Interface are both used on the console.
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