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G-4
Local Area Network (LAN)
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Link Test
modular cord
module
Network Interface Card (NIC)
node
A communication system which covers a limited geographical area, as
distinguished from a Wide Area Network which spans a wide
geographical area.
A device that emits light at a power level well within guidelines for
eye safety. LEDs are typically used to indicate the operating status of a
repeater or module.
A test that is performed by the hardware to ensure the integrity of the
cable. The link test can be disabled to allow old style NICs incapable
of performing a link test to connect to the repeater.
A cord containing four twisted pairs of wires, with a modular plug on
one or both ends.
The component that provides connectivity ports for the LAN. Modules
are installed in larger systems, called concentrators.
A card which plugs into a device and allows it to be connected to a
network.
A device that is attached to a network and communicates by means of
the network. Any network station
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