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STP Spanning tree protocol, a protocol which prevents network loops.
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Terminal The Microsoft Windows terminal emulation program.
Terminators Devices that are used at the ends of a linear bus network
segment to reflect the signal back and prevent failure of the segment.
TCP/IP Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol, a set of
communication protocols that support peer-to-peer connectivity
functions for both local and wide area networks.
Thick Ethernet A cabling system for Ethernet connections that uses a
heavyweight coaxial cable. Suitable for large networks.
Thin Ethernet A cabling system for Ethernet connections that uses a
lightweight coaxial cable. Suitable for small networks.
Ticks A measurement of the time taken to pass information through a
routed network.
Token Ring A network transport technology in which an electronic
token that allows access to the network is passed around stations in
the ring.
Topology The way that a network is physically laid out.
Transport layer The fourth layer of the OSI network layer model. This is
responsible for error checking and correction, and some message flow
control.
WAN Wide area network, a network that covers a wide area and requires
special communication devices (bridges and/or routers) to make
connection possible. WANs make connections over long distances and
need telephone, satellite, or microwave equipment to allow connections to
be made.
Workstation Another name for a computer or device (such as a printer
or modem) that is connected to a network.