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Glossary
100BASE-TX
100-Mbps baseband Fast Ethernet specification based on the IEEE 802.3 standard.
100BaseTX uses two pairs of either UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Single
Twisted Pair) wiring. One pair is used to receive data; the other is used to transmit
data.
10BASE-T
10-Mbps baseband Ethernet specification based on the IEEE 802.3 standard. 10BaseT
uses two pairs of UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) wiring. One pair is used to receive
data; the other is used to transmit data.
Address Resolution
Conversion of an IP address into a corresponding physical address. This is usually
done using ARP (Address Resolution Protocol).
Agent (Network Agent)
A special control module that interfaces between the network manager and the
managed devices, using the MIB as a management terms dictionary. Network
Agents relay device events and execute instructions via embedded software.
Alarm
An audible or visible warning signal alerting designated management stations that
a significant event has occurred on the network.
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used to convert an IP address into
a physical address, such as an Ethernet address. The sender broadcasts an ARP
request onto the TCP/IP network. The host whose IP address matches the requested
address then replies with its physical hardware address.
Backbone
A high-bandwidth connection between switches. A backbone link normally
operates in Full Duplex Mode, sending packets in both directions simultaneously.
Beacon Frame
Refer to Beaconing.