Glossary Of Terms - SMC Networks TigerStack II 10/100 User Manual

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LOSSARY

Glossary of Terms

10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable.
100BASE-FX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two
strands of 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron core fiber cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two
pairs of Category 5 UTP cable.
Auto-Negotiation
Signalling method allowing each node to select its optimum
operational mode (e.g., 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and half or full
duplex) based on the capabilities of the node to which it is
connected.
Bandwidth
The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies
available for network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed—
the actual speed of the data transmission along the cable.
Bandwidth Utilization
The percentage of packets received over time as compared to
overall bandwidth.
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