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10/100 Base-T: A technical term for Ethernet. 10/100 refers to the speed at which the
Ethernet network functions. 10 indicates 10 megabits per second (Mb/s) for normal
Ethernet, and 100 indicates 100 Mb/s for Fast Ethernet.
a
AutoIP: A process by which a device on a network automatically assigns an IP address
to itself.
b
BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) is an Internet protocol that enables a device to
discover its own IP address, the IP address of a BOOTP server on the network, and a
file to be loaded into memory to boot the machine. This enables the device to boot without
requiring a hard or floppy disk drive.
Broadcast packet: A packet sent from one device on a network to all devices on the
network.
c
d
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): A protocol used to automatically
assign an IP address to each device on a network.
e
EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a general protocol for authentication
that also supports multiple authentication methods, such as token cards, one-time
passwords, certificates, and public key authentication.
Ethernet: A popular form of wired computer networking for Local Area Networks.
Ethernet cable: There are two types of Ethernet cables. A straight-through cable is the
most common and is used to connect devices on a network to a hub or router. A crossover
cable is used to connect two devices that have Ethernet ports but that are not hubs or
routers. Use a CAT-5 cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect the printer to an Ethernet
network.
f
Firewall: A combination of hardware and software tools that protects a network from
unwanted entry.
g
Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that connects two different networks.
For example, a computer on an Ethernet network can act as a gateway between the
network and the Internet.
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