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Internet Server User' s Guide
ISP
L
LAN
Leased-Line
LED
M
Mbps
T
TCP/IP
Telnet
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Internet Service Provider. ISPs are compa-
nies that provide internet access, often
through a modem-to-modem phone line con-
nection.
Local Area Network, an interconnected set
of computers and other devices, in an office
for example.
A phone line, usually "rented" from a phone
company, which is dedicated to the sole use
of the "renter." Internet access speeds are
faster using a leased-line, because there is no
bandwidth sharing.
Light Emitting Diode
that lights up when electricity is passed
through it.
LEDs are commonly used for
status indicators on electronic devices.
Megabits per second; millions of bits per sec-
ond.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Pro-
tocol; a suite of transport and network layer
communications protocols.
Terminal emulation for the TCP/IP protocol
suite, used for interacting with remote com-
puters and devices.
an electronic device
Glossary
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