User`s guide

Internet Server User’s Guide
Glossary 71
L
LAN Local Area Network, an interconnected set
of computers and other devices, in an office
for example.
Leased-Line A phone line, usually “rented” from a
phone company, which is dedicated to the
sole use of the “renter.” Internet access
speeds are faster using a leased-line, be-
cause there is no bandwidth sharing.
LED Light Emitting Diode – an electronic de-
vice that lights up when electricity is
passed through it. LEDs are commonly
used for status indicators on electronic de-
vices.
M
Mbps Megabits per second; millions of bits per
second.
T
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol; a suite of transport and network
layer communications protocols.
Telnet Terminal emulation for the TCP/IP proto-
col suite, used for interacting with remote
computers and devices.
Twisted-pair Wire such as is commonly used with net-
working, consisting of pairs of copper wire
usually terminating in an RJ-45 connector.