Glossary - Net2Phone Max Series Sales Manual

Glossary

Number(s)
10BaseT
10BaseT is a LAN transmission specification. The cable utilized with 10BaseT is an unshielded twisted pair, similar to a
telephone wire, and the transmission speed is 10 Mbps.
100BaseT
100BaseT is a LAN transmission specification. Sometimes referred to as "Fast Ethernet", 100BaseT has a transmission speed of
100 Mbps and utilizes three different cabling variations.
A
Analog Line Card
An analog line card is a type of card featured on a PBX. The analog line card is used to connect an FXO version of the Max to a
PBX. Another name for an analog line card is a SLIC/SLIB (Subscriber Line Interface Card/Board).
Analog Trunk Card
An analog trunk card (ATC) is another type of card featured on a PBX. The analog trunk card is used to connect an FXS version
of the Max to a PBX. Another name for an analog trunk card is a COIC/COIB (Central Office Interface Card/Board).
B
Bandwidth
Bandwidth refers to the transmission capacity of an electronic line. In digital communications, bandwidth is measured in bits
per second (bps).
bps (Bits Per Second)
bps is a unit of measure for the speed of data transfer in a communications system.
C
Circuit Switching
Circuit switching is a networking technology used in the transmission of data. In circuit switching, a dedicated, albeit
temporary connection is established between two points, unlike packet switching.
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