SMC Networks SMC7003USB manual Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp, Ethernet, Dmt, Lite, Ieee

GLOSSARY

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Issues IP addresses automatically within a specified range to devices such as PCs when they are first powered on. The device retains the use of the IP address for a specific license period that the system administrator can define. DHCP is available as part of the many operating systems including Microsoft Windows NT Server and UNIX.

Ethernet

A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC, Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard provides for integration into the OSI model and extends the physical layer and media with repeaters and implementations that operate on fiber, thin coax and twisted-pair cable.

G.dmt

Astandard that defines full-rate ADSL, which utilizes Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) signaling to transmit data at up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream.

G.lite

A standard that defines the more economical splitterless ADSL connection that transmits data at up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream. This ADSL option can be installed without an on-site visit by the service provider.

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

IEEE 802.3

Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) access method and physical layer specifications.

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