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Station
A computer or other addressable device on a network, including PCs, terminals,
probes, routers, and mainframes. A station must have an IP address.
Subnet Mask
Identifies the subnet field of a network address and is a 32-bit Internet address
written in dotted-decimal notation. A subnet mask is used to divide a network
into sub networks.
Terminal
An input/output device that permits interaction with a probe or computer. The
device can be a display and keyboard, or a personal computer. An ASCII
terminal, or PC emulating an ASCII terminal, can be connected to the probe for
configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting the probe.
Topology
The organization of network devices in a network. Ethernet uses a bus Topology.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
A cable that is twisted in pairs. Pair twisting reduces crosstalk by canceling the
magnetic fields generated in each of the twisted wires.