GLOSSARY

Terminator

A resistor placed at each end of a thick or thin coax cable to make sure that signals do not reflect back and cause errors.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

The application protocol offering network management services in the Internet suite of protocols.

Straight-through Port

An RJ-45 port which does not cross the receive and transmit signals internally so it can be connected with straight-through twisted-pair cable to any device having a crossover port. Also referred to as a “Daisy-Chain” port.

UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair)

Cable composed of two insulated wires twisted together to reduce electrical interference; used in common telephone cord.

Xmodem

A protocol used to transfer files between devices. Data is grouped in 128-byte blocks and error-corrected.

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