IBM 8271 Nways F12 User Manual page 201

10BASE-T
100BASE-FX
100BASE-TX
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auto-negotiation
backbone
bandwidth
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BOOTP
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LOSSARY
The IEEE 802.3 specification for Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) cabling.
100 Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber.
100 Mbps Ethernet implementation over Category 5 and Type 1
Twisted Pair cabling.
The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database
which have timed-out and are no longer valid.
A feature on a port that allows it to advertise its capabilities for speed,
duplex and flow control. When connected to a port that also supports
auto-negotiation, the link can automatically configure itself to the
optimum setup.
The part of a network used as the primary path for transporting traffic
between network segments.
Information capacity, measured in bits per second, that a channel can
transmit. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10 Mbps, the bandwidth of Fast
Ethernet is 100 Mbps.
The switching speed of a line. Also known as line speed.
The BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to a
given MAC address each time a device is started. In addition, the
protocol can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to a device.
A device that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what
higher level protocols are involved. Bridges form a single logical
network, centralizing network administration.
A message sent to all destination devices on the network.
Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb available
network bandwidth and can cause network failure.