Important Information
G.lite
A kind of asymmetric DSL technology, based on DMT modulation, that offers up to 1.5 megabits per second downstream bandwidth, 384 Kilobits per second upstream, does not usually require a splitter and is easier to install than other types of DSL. "G.lite" is a nickname for the standard officially known as G.992.2.
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Host
A computer that is connected to a TCP/IP network, including the Internet. Each host has a unique IP address.
HTTP
Short for HyperText Transfer Protocol, the underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web. HTTP defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and what actions Web servers and browsers should take in response to various commands.
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IEEE
Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, pronounced
IEEE 802.11
802.11refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies an
IETF
Short for Internet Engineering Task Force, the main standards orgnization for the Internet. The IETF is a large open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet. It is open to any interested individual.
IGMP
Short for Internet Group Management Protocol which is defined in RFC 1112 as the standard for IP multicasting in the Internet. It's used to establish host memberships in particular multicast groups on a single network. The mechanisms of the protocol allow a host to inform its local
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