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Bridge
A program running on a computer connecting two LANs that allows
traffic from one network to be exchanged with a second network. The
networks can be the same or very different (e.g., Ethernet and
Token Ring).
Cable Budget
The overall length of cable allowed between two DTEs in a single
network segment.
Class I
An IEEE 802.3u repeater class that specifies that only one repeater or
repeater stack is permitted in the data path. Class I repeaters can
typically support a mix of T4, TX, and FX ports. The 2524/2624 and
3512/3612 repeaters are Class I repeater.
Class II
An IEEE 802.3u repeater class that specifies that up to two repeaters or
repeater stacks are permitted in the data path.
COM Port
The communications port on a workstation, server, or other DTE. This
port is sometimes referred to as the serial, RS-232, or DB-9 port.
CSMA/CD
Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect. This communications
access method is used by both 10Base-T and 100Base-T networks.
Netelligent 2524/2624 and 3512/3612 100Base-T Repeater User Guide
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