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E
EAP
Ethernet
F
File Server
G
Gateway
GHz
I
IEEE
Infrastructure
IP Address
OL-0795-01
Extensible Authentication Protocol. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature
ideal for organizations with a large user base and access to an EAP-enabled
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server.
The most widely used wired local area network. Ethernet uses carrier sense
multiple access (CSMA) to allow computers to share a network and operates at
10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the physical layer used.
A repository for files so that a local area network can share files, mail, and
programs.
A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together.
Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. A professional society serving
electrical engineers through its publications, conferences, and standards
development activities. The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and
wireless LAN 802.11 specifications.
The wired Ethernet network.
The Internet Protocol (IP) address of a station.
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