Glossary

10BASE-T

An implementation of the Ethernet IEEE standard on 24 gauge un-

 

shielded twisted-pair wiring, a baseband medium, at 10 megabits per

 

second.

802.3

Defined by the IEEE, these standards govern the use of the

 

CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection)

 

network access method used by Ethernet networks.

802.5

Defined by the IEEE, these standards govern the use of the Token

 

Ring network access method.

ALAP (AppleTalk

In an AppleTalk network, this link access- (or data link-layer)

Link Access

protocol governs packet transmission on LocalTalk.

Protocol)

 

ANSI (American

This is the principal group in the U.S. for determining standards.

National Standards

ANSI represents the U.S. in the ISO.

Institute)

 

AppleShare

A network system implementing the AppleTalk protocol.

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