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simultaneously.
Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion
bits per second.
Half-duplex: To transmit on the same
channel in both directions, one
direction at a time.
Hub: A device which allows
connection of computers and other
devices to form a LAN.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers): The professional
organization which promotes
development of electronics
technology.
IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique
32-binary-digit number that identifies
each sender or receiver of information
sent in packets.
Infrastructure: A wireless network or
other small network in which the used in the ESS LAN configuration.
Ethernet: The most widely used
architecture for Local Area Networks
(LANs). It is a shared-media network
architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard
details its functionality.
Ethernet cable: A wire similar to
telephone cable that carries signals
between Ethernet devices.
File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft
application that allows computers on
a network to share files and printers.
Firmware: Programming inserted into
programmable read-only memory,
thus becoming a permanent part of a
computing device.
Frame: A fixed block of data,
transmitted as a single entity. Also
referred to as packet.
Full-Duplex: To transmit on the
same channel in both directions
Glossary