Section 5:Glossary
A
Adapter
A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. An adapter connects a computer to a LAN.
Address translation
See NAT.
ASCII
The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers to alphanumeric data for processing and communication compatibility among various devices; normally used for asynchronous transmission.
B
Bandwidth
The transmission capacity of a medium in terms of a range of frequencies. Greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit more data over a given period of time.
bps
Bits Per Second
Broadband
A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large amount of data in a given time period.
C
Cable Modem
A device providing data communications that connects a computer to the Internet, via cable TV network.
Client
In a client/server architecture, a client is a computer that requests files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing from the server. Also called a CPE. Also see server.
Coaxial Cable
A type of cable consisting of a center wire surrounded by insulation and a grounded shield of braided wire. The shield minimizes electrical and radio frequency interference. Coaxial cable has high bandwidth and can support transmission over long distances.
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