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IEEE 802.3
Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
access method and physical layer specifications.
IEEE 802.3ab
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet.
IEEE 802.3u
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.
IEEE 802.3x
Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow
control on full-duplex links.
IEEE 802.3z
Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for
1000BASE Gigabit Ethernet.
LAN Segment
Separate LAN or collision domain.
LED
Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.
Link Segment
Length of twisted-pair or fiber cable joining a pair of repeaters or a
repeater and a PC.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A group of interconnected computer and support devices.
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