Glossary

100BASE-TX

100-Mbps baseband Fast Ethernet specification based on the IEEE 802.3 standard. 100BaseTX uses two pairs of either UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Single Twisted Pair) wiring. One pair is used to receive data; the other is used to transmit data.

10BASE-T

10-Mbps baseband Ethernet specification based on the IEEE 802.3 standard. 10BaseT uses two pairs of UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) wiring. One pair is used to receive data; the other is used to transmit data.

Address Resolution

Conversion of an IP address into a corresponding physical address. This is usually done using ARP (Address Resolution Protocol).

Agent (Network Agent)

A special control module that interfaces between the network manager and the managed devices, using the MIB as a management terms dictionary. Network Agents relay device events and execute instructions via embedded software.

Alarm

An audible or visible warning signal alerting designated management stations that a significant event has occurred on the network.

ARP

Address Resolution Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used to convert an IP address into a physical address, such as an Ethernet address. The sender broadcasts an ARP request onto the TCP/IP network. The host whose IP address matches the requested address then replies with its physical hardware address.

Backbone

Ahigh-bandwidth connection between switches. A backbone link normally operates in Full Duplex Mode, sending packets in both directions simultaneously.

Beacon Frame

Refer to Beaconing.

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