Compaq Netelligent 2524 User Manual page 98

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Octet
An octet consists of 8 bits (i.e., a byte).
Partition
The electrical disconnecting of a node from a LAN at its point of
connection to a repeater. The node remains physically attached. A node
can be autopartitioned by the hardware based on network errors. If the
node is autopartitioned, the repeater continues to listen to the node and
removes the autopartition if the signal becomes acceptable.
POST
Power-On Self Test. A POST consists of a series of diagnostic tests that
a computer or other device runs when power is first applied to the unit.
Port
An external connector in which a cable is plugged; used to connect PCs
and other node devices to the network.
Propagation Delay
The length of time required for part of an Ethernet packet to reach the
far end of a network and for notification of an error (collision) to return
before the entire packet is generated.
RARP
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. A Reverse ARP server can be
used to set a repeater's IP address.
Reconnection
The hardware uses a standard reconnection algorithm that reconnects
(i.e., enables) an autopartitioned port after data is received for 488 bit
times without a collision.
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