glossary
10BaseTEthernet standard topology for twisted pair (T) cabling (transfer rate of 10 Mbps over 100 meters).
100BaseTFast Ethernet twisted pair cabling (transfer rate of 100 Mbps over 100 meters).
Group of computers, each with a wireless LAN network adapter, connected as an independent wireless local area network for the duration of a single communications session. An
A DSL modem technology geared to acceptable Internet performance in which downstream data transfer (downloading data from the Internet to the subscriber) is faster than upstream data transfer (uploading data from the subscriber).
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)Asynchronous transfer mode (broadband switching). ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) — a
Fast Internet access through DSL, cable modem, or other means.
BSS (Basic Service Set)One wireless network.
BSSID (Basic Service Set Identification)A unique name (or ID) used by all computers on the network. A specific
Simple way of connecting computers in a network linearly along a single cable (each connected to the cable, not one to another).
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