User guide

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G-2
Writer: Chris Seiter Project: Glossary Comments: 185813-002/707085-001
File Name:MIC100_G.DOC Last Saved On:3/13/96 11:18 AM
bridge
A program running on a computer connecting two LANs that allows
traffic from one network to be exchanged with the other network. The
networks can be the same or different (for example, Ethernet and
Token Ring).
carrier sense
The monitoring of a local area network by a node to determine if
another node is transmitting.
Class 1 LED
See LED.
coax, coaxial cable
A type of shielded cable used in communication networks. Different
types of coaxial cable include Ethernet and RG-6.
collision
Simultaneous transmission on the communication media.
concentrator
A device that houses other repeaters and modules, to provide
connectivity between data terminals in a network.
configuration
The layout of nodes and components in the network.