Network Cables User Manual

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CardBus
A newer version of the PC Card or PCMCIA interface. It
supports a 32- bit data path, DMA, and consumes less
voltage.
CAT 5
Category 5. Used for 10/100 Mbps or 1Gbps Ethernet
connections.
Client
A program or user that requests data from a server.
Collision
When do two devices on the same Ethernet network try
and transmit data at the exact same time.
Cookie
Information that is stored on the hard drive of your
computer that holds your preferences to the site that
gave your computer the cookie.
Data
Information that has been translated into binary so that it
can be processed or moved to another device.
Data Encryption Standard
Uses a randomly selected 56-bit key that must be known
by both the sender and the receiver when information is
exchanged.
Data-Link layer
The second layer of the OSI model. Controls the
movement of data on the physical link of a network.
Database
Organizes information so that it can be managed
updated, as well as easily accessed by users or
applications.
DB-25
A 25-pin male connector for attaching External modems
or RS-232 serial devices.
DB-9
A 9-pin connector for RS-232 connections
dBd
Decibels related to dipole antenna.
dBi
Decibels relative to isotropic radiator.
dBm
Decibels relative to one milliwatt.
Decrypt
To unscramble an encrypted message back into plain
text.
Default
A predetermined value or setting that is used by a
program when no user input has been entered for this
value or setting.