DSP-100/2000
Users Manual
Attenuation
A reduction in the strength of a signal. Attenuation is usually expressed in decibels.
Auto-Negotiation
The ability of a network device to determine the capabilities of a far end device, then select settings for optimal communication.
Bandwidth
A measure of the information capacity of a transmission medium. The measurement is expressed in hertz (Hz) and is the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies that the medium will pass without significant attenuation.
Baseband Signaling
A method of signal transmission where the entire bandwidth of the medium is used to send a single signal. Compare with broadband signaling.
Basic Link
A network connection consisting of (1) a patch cable to a patch panel, (2) one connection at the patch panel, (3) a horizontal cable segment up to 90m (295 ft), (4) a telecommunications outlet or transition connector, and (5) a patch cable from the outlet or transition connector. Cable test limits for a link are tighter than those for a channel because the channel limits allow for additional connections at the horizontal
BNC
A coaxial cable connector used with
Broadband Signaling
A method of signal transmission where the bandwidth of the medium is shared by multiple signals. The signals are separated into channels carried on different frequencies within the bandwidth. This transmission method is often used to transmit voice, data, and video signals over a single medium. Compare with baseband signaling.
Cable Pair
Two wires, usually twisted together, that form a complete circuit for signal transmission.
