MAU to Network Radius
MAU
Mbps
Media
MIC Connector
Micron (∝)
MIM
Modular Chassis
Module
Multichannel
Multimode
Nanometer
NAUN
Network Radius
Multistation Access Unit.
Megabits Per Second. Mbps indicates the number of groups of 1000 bits of data that are being transmitted through an operating network. Mbps can be roughly assessed as a measure of the operational “speed” of the network.
Physical cabling or other method of interconnection through which network signals are transmitted and received.
1:Token Ring genderless connector. 2: FDDI fiber optic connector which may be keyed to act as an M or S connector or A/B connector.
A micrometer, one millionth of a meter.
Media Interface Module. See also Module.
Vital to the operation of a network, company, or agency.
A device which provides power, cooling, interconnection, and monitoring functions to a series of flexible and centralized modules for the purposes of creating a network or networks.
A discrete device which is placed in a modular chassis to provide functionality which may include, but is not limited to, bridging, routing, connectivity, and repeating. Modules are easily installed and removed. Also, any device designed to be placed in another device in order to operate.
A Cabletron Systems Ethernet design which provides three separate network channels (of Ethernet or Token Ring technology) through the backplane of a chassis, allowing for the creation of multiple networks in a single chassis.
A type of fiber optics in which light travels in multiple modes, or wavelengths. Signals in Multimode fiber optics are typically driven by LEDs.
One billionth of a meter.
Nearest Active Upstream Neighbor.
The distance between the two stations on a network that are most remote from one another and the cabling and repeater devices between them. Network radius calculations are essential to ensuring the proper operation of a Fast Ethernet network.
