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ARP
Address Resolution Protocol is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol address
(IP address) to a physical machine address that is recognized in the local network.
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode - A cell-based data transfer technique in which
channel demand determines packet allocation. ATM offers fast packet technology,
real time, demand led switching for efficient use of network resources.
B
Backbone
A high-speed line or series of connections that forms a major pathway within a
network.
Bandwidth
This is the capacity on a link usually measured in bits-per-second (bps).
Bit and Byte
(Binary Digit) -- A single digit number in base-2, in other words, either a 1 or a zero.
The smallest unit of computerized data. A set of bits that represent a single
character. There are 8 bits in a Byte.
Bridge
A device connects two or more physical networks and forwards packets between
them. Bridges can usually be made to filter packets, that is, to forward only certain
traffic. Related devices are: repeaters which simply forward electrical signals from
one cable to the other, and full-fledged routers which make routing decisions based
on several criteria.
