SMC Networks SMC6608M Switch User Manual


 
Terminator
A resistor placed at each end of a thick or thin coax cable to
make sure that signals do not reflect back and cause errors.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
The application protocol offering network management services
in the Internet suite of protocols.
Straight-through Port
An RJ-45 port which does not cross the receive and transmit
signals internally so it can be connected with straight-through
twisted-pair cable to any device having a crossover port. Also
referred to as a “Daisy-Chain” port.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair)
Cable composed of two insulated wires twisted together to
reduce electrical interference; used in common telephone cord.
Xmodem
A protocol used to transfer files between devices. Data is
grouped in 128-byte blocks and error-corrected.
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