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Auto-negotiation
Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum operational mode (e.g.,
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex) based on the capabilities of the node
to which it is connected.
BOOTP
Boot protocol used to load the operating system for devices connected to the
network.
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP)
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.
End Station
A workstation, server, or other device that does not act as a network
interconnection.
Full Duplex
Transmission method that allows the switch and attached device to transmit and
receive concurrently, effectively doubling the bandwidth of that link.
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP)
Defines a way for switches to exchange VLAN information in order to register
necessary VLAN members on ports along the Spanning Tree so that VLANs
defined in each switch can work automatically over a Spanning Tree network.
Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP)
GARP is a protocol that can be used by endstations and switches to register and
propagate multicast group membership information in a switched environment so
that multicast data frames are propagated only to those parts of a switched LAN
containing registered endstations. Formerly called Group Address Registration
Protocol.
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