Glossary–7
megabyte
1,048,576 (2
20
) bytes.
memory
The area of the system that electrically stores instructions and data, often
temporarily.
memory module
A printed circuit board that contains additional memory for the system.
module
A printed circuit board that contains electrical components and
electrically conductive pathways between components. A module stores
data or memory or controls the functions of a device.
multiport repeater
A repeater used to connect two or more cable segments. The repeater
lets you extend Ethernet networks beyond the limits imposed by a
single segment. Repeaters perform the basic actions of restoring signal
amplitude, waveform, and timing amplitude to normal data and collision
signals.
multisegment LAN
A
LAN
composed of more than one cable segment.
network
A group of individual computer systems that are connected by
communications lines to share information and resources.
network coordinator
The network coordinator manages the network, assigns unique node
names and addresses for each system on the network, and provides
administrative assistance to network users.
network manager
See
network coordinator
.
node
An individual information-processing unit, such as a computer,
workstation, or peripheral device, that is connected to a network. A
node is an end point to any branch of a network or a junction common to
two or more branches.
