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Chapter 15 - Glossary
Ethernet The most commonly installed computer network tech-
nology, usually using twisted pair wiring. Ethernet data
rates are 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. See also 10BASE-T,
100BASE-T, twisted pair.
FTP File Transfer Protocol
A program used to transfer files between computers con-
nected to the Internet. Common uses include uploading
new or updated files to a web server, and downloading files
from a web server.
host A device (usually a computer) connected to a network.
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
An Internet protocol used to report errors and other net-
work-related information. The ping command makes use of
ICMP.
IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol
An Internet protocol that enables a computer to share
information about its membership in multicast groups with
adjacent routers. A multicast group of computers is one
whose members have designated as interested in receiv-
ing specific content from the others. Multicasting to an
IGMP group can be used to simultaneously update the
address books of a group of mobile computer users or to
send company newsletters to a distribution list.
IGMP Snoop the IGMP packets on each port and associate the
Snooping port with a layer 2 muticast group.
mask See network mask.
Multicast To send data to a group of network devices.
Mbps
Abbreviation for Megabits per second, or one million bits
per second. Network data rates are often expressed in
Mbps.
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