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baud rate
The switching speed of a line. Also known as
line speed
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BOOTP
The BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to a
given MAC address each time a device is started. In addition, the
protocol can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to a device.
bridge
A device that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what
higher level protocols are involved. Bridges form a single logical
network, centralizing network administration.
broadcast
A message sent to all destination devices on the network.
broadcast storm
Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb available
network bandwidth and can cause network failure.
CSMA/CD
Channel access method used by Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 in which
devices transmit only after finding the data channel clear for some
period of time. When two devices transmit simultaneously, a collison
occurs and the colliding devices delay their retransmissions for a
random length of time.
data center switching
The point of aggregation within a corporate network where a switch
provides high-performance access to server farms, a high-speed
backbone connection and a control point for network management
and security.
Ethernet
A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox, Intel and Digital
Equipment Corporation. Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps using
CSMA/CD to run over cabling.