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Glossary
Component — Used throughout this manual to refer to an individual hardware compo-
nent which is connected to the other components to build a test instrument (assembly).
This manual supports the following components: the MSAM and the DMC. The base
units are documented in separate manuals.
D
Data tether — A connection to a cell phone (using a data cable) for the purpose of
establishing an Internet connection via the phone's wireless connection to the cell
phone network.
DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A communications protocol that
assigns IP addresses dynamically as needed. The test instrument supports static IP
address assignment.
DMC — Dual Module Carrier. Two slot chassis which you can connect to the T-BERD
/ MTS 8000 base unit to test using up to two MSAM application modules and four Phys-
ical Interface Modules (PIMs).
E
Ethernet — A LAN protocol. Using the T-BERD ⁄ MTS 8000, 6000A, and 5800, you can
test and verify Ethernet network elements and services.
Ethernet link partner — The nearest Ethernet device on a link. The T-BERD ⁄ MTS
8000, 6000A, and 5800 auto-negotiates its capabilities with this device when you
initialize a link.
F
FTP — File transfer protocol. Protocol used on LANs and the Internet to transfer files.
G
GE — Used on some devices to represent Gigabit Ethernet.
GigE — Used throughout this manual to represent Gigabit Ethernet.
GNSS — Global Navigation Satellite System.
GUI — Graphical User Interface. Layout of commands in a user-friendly environment.
See also UI (user interface).
H
Histogram — Print output of specific results in a bar graph format.
I
ISO — International Organization for Standardization.
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