Fluke Network Tester User Manual page 98

NetTool
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Topology
Topology is the organization of network components. The
topology of Token Ring network components is a ring.
Transport
Transport refers to the physical method by which data is
transmitted (e.g., Ethernet, Token Ring, etc.). Different
physical network hardware and cable layout are required
for different transports.
Transceiver
In Ethernet networks, a transceiver is used to couple
electrical signals to and from an adapter to the
transmission media. In ThinLAN and 10BASE-T
networks, the transceiver is integrated directly onto the
network adapter card.
Twisted Pair
A pair of wires that is twisted together to minimize
crosstalk. Crosstalk is minimized with twisted pair wiring
by canceling the magnetic fields generated in each of the
twisted wires. Twisted pair cable (UTP or STP) is typically
made up of several twisted pairs of wires.
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Uptime
The amount of uninterrupted time that a resource (such
as a print server) has been available.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
Cable that is twisted by pairs but not shielded. This
minimizes crosstalk by canceling the magnetic fields
generated in each of the twisted wires, but only when a
single twisted pair is used for Transmit or Receive.
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
The technology used to transmit voice conversations over
a data network using the Internet Protocol.