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Glossary-3 – SMC Networks SMC9462TX User Manual

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IEEE 802.3

Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection
(CSMA/CD) access method and physical layer specifications.

IEEE 802.3u

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications
for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.

IEEE 802.3ab

Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications
for 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 UTP cable.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of interconnected computer and support devices.

LAN Segment

Separate LAN or collision domain.

LED

Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network
condition.

Local Area Network

A group of interconnected computers and support devices.

Media Access Control (MAC)

A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the
transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between
network nodes.

MII

Media Independent Interface, the standard interface for Fast
Ethernet—similar to the AUI interface for traditional Ethernet.