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Terminology
Fast Ethernet NIC - Network interface card that is in compliance
with the IEEE 802.3u standard. This card functions at the media
access control (MAC) layer, using carrier sense multiple access
with collision detection (CSMA/CD).
Fixed IP – (see Static IP)
Full-Duplex - Transmitting and receiving data simultaneously. In
pure digital networks, this is achieved with two pairs of wires. In
analog networks, or digital networks using carriers, it is achieved
by dividing the bandwidth of the line into two frequencies, one for
sending, one for receiving.
Hub - Central connection device for shared media in a star
topology. It may add nothing to the transmission (passive hub) or
may contain electronics that regenerate signals to boost strength
as well as monitor activity (active/intelligent hub). Hubs may be
added to bus topologies; for example, a hub can turn an Ethernet
network into a star topology to improve troubleshooting.
IP Address - IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address
consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that
identifies an single, unique Internet computer host. Example:
192.34.45.8.
ISP - Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that
provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other
businesses or organizations.
LAN - A communications network that serves users within a
confined geographical area. It is made up of servers,
workstations, a network operating system and a communications
link. Servers are high-speed machines that hold programs and
data shared by network users. The workstations (clients) are the
users' personal computers, which perform stand-alone
processing and access the network servers as required.
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