SMC Networks SMC7003USB V.2 - Manual (Page 66)

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LOSSARY
Glossary-2
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Issues IP addresses automatically within a specified range to devices such
as PCs when they are first powered on. The device retains the use of the IP
address for a specific license period that the system administrator can
define. DHCP is available as part of the many operating systems including
Microsoft Windows NT Server and UNIX.
Ethernet
A network communication system developed and standardized by DEC,
Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CD access, logical
bus topology, and coaxial cable. The successor IEEE 802.3 standard
provides for integration into the OSI model and extends the physical layer
and media with repeaters and implementations that operate on fiber, thin
coax and twisted-pair cable.
G.dmt
A standard that defines full-rate ADSL, which utilizes Discrete Multi-Tone
(DMT) signaling to transmit data at up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640
Kbps upstream.
G.lite
A standard that defines the more economical splitterless ADSL connection
that transmits data at up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream.
This ADSL option can be installed without an on-site visit by the service
provider.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
IEEE 802.3
Defines carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
access method and physical layer specifications.