D-Link DES-1008E Switch User Manual


 
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Fast Ethernet
100Mbps technology based on the Ethernet/CD network access method.
Flow Control – (IEEE 802.3x)
A means of holding packets back at the transmit port of the connected end station. Prevents packet loss at a congested switch port.
Forwarding
The process of sending a packet toward its destination by an internetworking device.
Full Duplex
Asystemthatallowspacketstobetransmittedandreceivedatthesametimeand,ineect,doublesthepotentialthroughputofalink.
Half Duplex
A system that allows packets to be transmitted and received, but not at the same time. Contrast with full duplex.
IP Address
Internet Protocol address. A unique identier for a device attached to a network using TCP/IP. The address is written as four octets separated with
full-stops (periods), and is made up of a network section, an optional subnet section and a host section.
IPX
Internetwork Packet Exchange. A protocol allowing communication in a NetWare network.
LAN
Local Area Network. A network of connected computing resources (such as PCs, printers, servers) covering a relatively small geographic area (usually
not larger than a oor or building). Characterized by high data rates and low error rates.
Latency
The delay between the time a device receives a packet and the time the packet is forwarded out of the destination port.
Line Speed
See baud rate.
Main Port
The port in a resilient link that carries data trac in normal operating conditions.
MDI
Medium Dependent Interface. An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is connected to the receiver of another device.