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GARP (Generic Attribute Registration Protocol)
GARP (Generic Attribute Registration Protocol) is a local area network (LAN) protocol that defines procedures by which end stations and switches can register and de-register attributes, such as network identifiers or addresses, with each other... Definition
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corporate area network (CAN)
A corporate area network (CAN) is a separate, protected portion of a corporation's intranet. Definition
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ring
A ring is a network topology or circuit arrangement in which each device is attached along the same signal path to two other devices, forming a path in the shape of a ring. Definition
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NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System)
NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) is a program that allows applications on different computers to communicate within a local area network (LAN). Definition
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How can I limit the number of MBs each user downloads?
Learn about rate limiting from network administration expert Lindi Horton, in this response. Ask the Expert
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How do I get my LAN computers to reach the Internet?
Get your LAN computers to reach the Internet in this response from wireless expert Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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subnet (subnetwork)
A subnet (short for "subnetwork") is an identifiably separate part of an organization's network. Definition
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32-bit IP addressing
32-bit IP addressing is the
IP address scheme used in Internet Protocol 4 (IPv6 uses a 128-bit system)... (Continued) Definition -
subnet mask
A subnet mask is a screen of numbers used for routing traffic within a subnetwork. Definition
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Networking trends for 2007: Predictions from networking professionals
In the network, the basic plumbing -- your routers, switches and cabling -- may stay more or less the same, at least for a few years. But the way you think about and manage that plumbing changes frequently. SearchNetworking.com canvassed its readers ... Article