SMC Networks Ethernet ISA Network Cards User Manual

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NetWare

Novell's Network Operating System, which provides the ability
to transparently share services across dissimilar platforms. Uses
the NetWare Core Protocol (NCP), Internetwork Packet
Exchange (IPX), and Sequential Packet Exchange (SPX) proto-
cols.

RJ-45 Connector

Most common terminator for twisted-pair cable.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Protocol suite
developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA);
includes TCP as the primary transport protocol and IP as the
network layer protocol.

Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable (UTP)

Cable composed of insulated wires twisted together to reduce
electrical interference.

E-3

GLOSSARY

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