Transceiver (Transmitter/Receiver) - A Device that receives and sends signals over a medium. In networks, it
is generally used to allow for the connection between two different types of cable connectors, such as AUI and
RJ-45.
Tree Topology - LAN topology similar to linear bus topology, except that tree networks can contain branches
with multiple nodes.
Twisted Pair - Network cabling that consists of four pairs of wires that are manufactured with the wires twisted
to certain specifications. Available in shielded and unshielded versions.
U
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port - A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard,
mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, and telephony devices.
W
WAN (Wide Area Network) - A network connecting computers within very large areas, such as states,
countries, and the world.
Workgroup - A collection of workstations and servers on a LAN that are designated to communicate and
exchange data with one another.
Workstation - A computer connected to a network at which users interact with software stored on the
network.
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