Panasonic DP2000 - Manual (Page 37)

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REPEATER(S):
An amplifier that extends the standard length of cable in a transmission
path, it compensates for distortion and signal attenuation.
RING TOPOLOGY:
A type of network where the workstations are connected, via repeaters in
one single uni-directional loop. See TABLE 1
RIP: (Routing Information Protocol)
This is a protocol for routing traffic through LAN's. This is often used to
connect colour copiers to networks.
ROUTER:
A router is a network connection device. Routers can support most
protocols (As referred to in this document). The primary function is to find
routes between networks and provide network management capability.
SERIAL INTERFACE:
This interface uses data which is sent bit by bit in a single path.
SERVER:
Is a computer on a network that runs the network operating system (NOS)
and holds the files and resources that are to be shared between users on
the network.
SESSION:
This is the term for a 'live' link between 2 or more devices. It is the link
that is currently in use.
SIMPLEX CIRCUIT:
This circuit differs from the Full Duplex circuit, it will only send data in
1(one) direction at a time.
SQL: (Structured Query Language)
This is a language defined to give all the users on a system a standard way
to read and write data to a database.