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LOSSARY
10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3 or better UTP cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5 or better UTP cable.
1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over four pairs
of Category 5 or better UTP cable.
B
ACKBONE
The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that
transports information from one central location to another central location
where it is unloaded onto a local system.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Provides a framework for passing
configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on
the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic
allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration
options.
E
THERNET
A popular local area data communications network, which accepts
transmission from computers and terminals.
F
IREWALL
A firewall is designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private
network.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol: A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer.
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol: HTTP is a standard used to transmit and
receive all data over the World Wide Web.
ISP
Internet Service Provider. A company that provides access to the Internet.
This may be your local telephone company, or a dedicated Internet service
company.
