Paradyne 6212 - Manual (Page 94)

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BERT:
Bit Error Rate Test. A test that compares a received pattern with a
known transmitted pattern to determine the quality.
Bit:
A binary digit, with the value of –0 or –1.
boot:
Start a device.
Bps:
Bits per second. The speed at which bits are transmitted across a data
connection.
bridge:
A device that links local or remote area networks together,
forwarding packets based on a MAC address (compare with router).
broadband:
Communication channels operating at transmission rates in
excess of 64 Kbps.
broadcast:
The simultaneous transmission to two or more communication
devices.
BT :
Burst Tolerance. The limit parameter of the Generic Cell Rate Algorithm
(GCRA).
buffer:
A temporary storage used to compensate for a difference in the rate
of flow of data.
bus:
An assembly of conductors that carries signals to and from devices along
its path and serves as a common connection for a group of related devices.
busy:
A device’s operational state, when the device is occupied with
processing a call.
Byte:
Eight bits arranged in sequence
channel:
A bi-directional communications pathway between a host server
and a client.
CHAP:
Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol. A PPP protocol to
ensure authentication of the connection between two devices.
circuit:
A logical connection between two devices.
CO:
Central Office, the local telephone exchange, also called PSTN.
COM port:
A computer’s serial communications port.
CPE:
Customer Premises Equipment. Equipment used by the end-user.
cross talk:
Undesired coupling of a signal from one circuit, or channel, to
another.