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Internet Protocol
The protocol within TCP/IP that governs the breakup of data messages into
packets, the routing of the packets from sender to destination network, and the
reassembly of the packets into the original data messages at the destination.
I/O
Refer to Input/Output.
IP
Refer to Internet Protocol.
IP address
Internet Protocol address. An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP
network. Networks use the TCP/IP protocol to route messages based on the IP
address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric
address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be
0–255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address.
IPX
Internetwork Packet Exchange. A networking protocol used by the Novell
NetWare operating systems.
ISA
Refer to Industry Standard Architecture.
ISDN
Refer to Integrated Services Digital Network.
J
jumper
A metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. Typically, a jumper consists of a
plastic plug that fits over a pair of protruding pins. Jumpers are sometimes used
to configure expansion boards. By placing a jumper plug over a different set of
pins, you can change a board's parameters.
K
Kbyte
Refer to kilobyte.
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