Cayman 2E-W User’s Guide
Glossary
November 2000
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CHAP
Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol. Security protocol in
PPP that prevents unauthorized access to network services. See RFC
1334 for PAP specifications Compare PAP.
client
Network node that requests services from a server.
CPE
Customer Premises Equipment. Terminating equipment such as
terminals, telephones and modems that connects a customer site to
the telephone company network.
CO
Central Office. Typically a local telephone company facility
responsible for connecting all lines in an area.
compression
Operation performed on a data set that reduces its size to improve
storage or transmission rate.
crossover cable
Cable that lets you connect a port on one Ethernet hub to a port on
another Ethernet hub. You can order an Ethernet crossover cable
from network supply companies such as Black Box.
CSU/DSU
Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit. Device responsible for
connecting a digital circuit, such as a T1 link, with a terminal or data
communications device.
CTS
Clear to Send. Circuit activated in hardware flow control when a
modem (or other DCE) is ready to accept data from the computer
(or other DTE). Compare RTS, xon/xoff.
data bits
Number of bits used to make up a character.
datagram
Logical grouping of information sent as a network-layer unit.
Compare frame, packet.
DCE
Digital Communication Equipment. Device that connects the
communication circuit to the network end node (DTE). A modem
and a CSU/DSU are examples of a DCE.
dedicated line
Communication circuit that is used exclusively to connect two
network devices. Compare dial on demand.
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