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Appendix C: Glossary
10Base-T / 100Base-T
The adaptation of the Ethernet standard for Local Area Networks (LANs). 10Base-T
uses a twisted pair cable with maximum lengths of 100 meters and transmits data at
10Mbps maximum. 100Base-T is similar, but uses two different twisted pair
configurations and transmits at 100Mbps maximun.
Ad-hoc Network
Also known as the peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network allows all PCs
participating in a wireless network and being within range, to communicate with each
other. User’s in the same ad-hoc network can share files, printers, and other network
resources.
Adapter
A device that makes the connection to a network segment, such as Ethernet and
modem cards and adapters.
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), as it’s name indicates, is an
asymmetrical data trasmission technology with higher traffic rate downstream and
lower traffic rate upstream. ADSL technology satisfies the bandwidth requirements of
applications which demand “asymmetric” traffic, such as web surfing, file downloads
and telecommuting.
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Browser
A software application used to locate and display Web pages. Examples include
Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
BSS
BSS is the acronym of Basic Service Set that consists of a wireless access point and a
group of wireless client PCs.
Communication Protocols
Communication between devices requires they agree on the format in which the data is
to be transmitted, sent and received. The communication protocols are a set of rules
that define the data format.