Glossary
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station A device, such as a personal computer, server, bridge, or gateway,
connected to a network at a single location.
terminal The process where a computer imitates a terminal by
emulation using software that conforms to a standard such as the ANSI.
thick Ethernet This type of Ethernet cable is approximately 1 cm in
cable diameter and can connect stations over a distance of up to
1000 meters. Also known as 10Base5 cable.
thin Ethernet This type of Ethernet cable is 5mm in diameter and can
cable connect network stations over a distance of 300 meters.
Also known as 10Base2 cable.
Through/End Rear panel DIP switch on AsantéHub 1012; terminates
switch AMS Link (dedicated out-of-band network
management) connection.
topology The physical layout of devices and links in a network. Types of
topologies include star, ring, and bus.
transceivers A device that can both transmit and receive signals; from the terms
transmitter/receiver. A transceiver connects a node to the network.
tree network A network topology in which only one route exists between any two
hubs, but where each hub may be connected to more than two other
hubs. (See backbone network.)
twisted-pair cable A cable made of two insulated wires twisted together to reduce
electrical interference; with or without a shield under the outer
insulation. Twisted pair is also known as 10BaseT wiring.
unshielded twisted A cable made of two insulated wires twisted together to
pair reduce electrical interference; used commonly in telephone
cord.
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