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GLOSSARY
10BASE-T IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3 or better UTP cable.
100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 5 or better UTP cable.
1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over four pairs
of Category 5 or better UTP cable.
BACKBONE The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that
transports information from one central location to another central location
where it is unloaded onto a local system.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Provides a framework for passing
configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on
the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic
allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration
options.
ETHERNET A popular local area data communications network, which accepts
transmission from computers and terminals.
FIREWALL A firewall is designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private
network.
FTP File Transfer Protocol: A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer.
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol: HTTP is a standard used to transmit and
receive all data over the World Wide Web.
ISP Internet Service Provider. A company that provides access to the Internet.
This may be your local telephone company, or a dedicated Internet service
company.