IBM 4986B LanProbe manual Station, Subnet Mask, Terminal, Topology, UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair

Station

A computer or other addressable device on a network, including PCs, terminals, probes, routers, and mainframes. A station must have an IP address.

Subnet Mask

Identifies the subnet field of a network address and is a 32-bit Internet address written in dotted-decimal notation. A subnet mask is used to divide a network into sub networks.

Terminal

An input/output device that permits interaction with a probe or computer. The device can be a display and keyboard, or a personal computer. An ASCII terminal, or PC emulating an ASCII terminal, can be connected to the probe for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting the probe.

Topology

The organization of network devices in a network. Ethernet uses a bus Topology.

UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

A cable that is twisted in pairs. Pair twisting reduces crosstalk by canceling the magnetic fields generated in each of the twisted wires.

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