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Appendix B: Glossary
10Base-T / 100Base-T
The adaptation of the Ethernet standard for Local Area Networks (LANs). 10Base-T
uses a twisted pair cable with maximum lengths of 100 meters and transmits data at
10Mbps maximum. 100Base-T is similar, but uses two different twisted pair
configurations and transmits at 100Mbps maximun.
Ad-hoc Network
Also known as the peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network allows all PCs participating
in a wireless network and being within range, to communicate with each other. User’s
in the same ad-hoc network can share files, printers, and other network resources.
Adapter
A device that makes the connection to a network segment such as Ethernet, modem
cards and adapters.
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), as it’s name indicates, is an asymmetrical
data trasmission technology with higher traffic rate downstream and lower traffic rate
upstream. ADSL technology satisfies the bandwidth requirements of applications which
demand “asymmetric” traffic, such as web surfing, file downloads and telecommuting.
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Browser
A software application used to locate and display Web pages. Examples include
Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
BSS
BSS is the acronym of Basic Service Set that consists of a wireless access point and a
group of wireless client PCs.
