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	operation of an interface as a Gigabit Ethernet via twisted-pair cables or fiber optic cables.
GOP	Group of Pictures

	H
H.264	Further development of video compression standard H.262 with higher image quality and high
	compression factor
HTTP	Hypertext Transfer Protocol: protocol for transmitting data over a network
HTTPS	Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure: encrypts and authenticates communication between Web
	server and browser

	I
ICMP	Internet Control Message Protocol
ID	Identification: a machine readable character string
IEEE	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IGMP	Internet Group Management Protocol
Internet Protocol	The main protocol used on the Internet, normally in conjunction with the Transfer Control
	Protocol (TCP): TCP/IP
IP	See Internet Protocol
IP address	A 4-byte number uniquely defining each unit on the Internet. It is usually written in dotted
	decimal notation, for example "209.130.2.193"
iSCSI	Storage over IP process for storage networks; specifies how storage protocols are operated
	over IP
ISDN	Integrated Services Digital Network

	J
JPEG	An encoding process for still images (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
	K
kbps	Kilobits per second, the actual data rate
	L
LAN	See Local Area Network
Local Area Network	A communications network serving users within a limited geographical area such as a building
	or university campus. It is controlled by a network operating system and uses a transfer
	protocol.
LUN	Logical Unit Number; logical drive in iSCSI storage systems
	M
MAC	Media Access Control

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