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fiber jumper
A fiber jumper, sometimes called a fiber patch cord is a length of fiber cabling fitted with LC, SC, MTRJ or ST connectors at each end... (Continued) Definition
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patch cord
A patch cord is a length of cable, with connectors on the ends, that is used to connect an end device to something else, such as a power source. Definition
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staggered quadrature phase-shift keying
Staggered quadrature phase-shift keying (SQPSK), also known as offset quadrature phase-shift keying (OQPSK), is a method of phase-shift keying (PSK) in which the signal carrier-wave phase transition is always 90 degrees or 1/4 cycle at a time... (Con... Definition
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Understanding TCP/IP
This tutorial explains TCP/IP, including history, development, its use as a standard, Requests for Comment and the protocol suite. Tutorial
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Networking trends in 2007
Networking trends in 2007 comprise wireless, mobility, security and more, all coming together to prove that the network is becoming more disruptive than it seems. Article
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concentrator
As generally used, a concentrator is a device that acts as an efficient forwarder of data transmission signals. Definition
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AppleTalk
AppleTalk is a set of local area network communication protocols originally created for Apple computers. Definition
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AMTOR (amateur teleprinting over radio)
AMTOR (amateur teleprinting over radio) is a digital communications method used by radio amateurs, in which the frequency of errors is reduced by handshaking or character repetition. Definition
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Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet: Technology overview
This overview of Gigabit Ethernet and 10G lays the foundation for understanding Gigabit Ethernet technology and the advantages it brings to your network. Networking FastFacts
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autotrunking
Autotrunking is a function that can be activated for one or more switch ports in a Cisco system of virtual local area networks (VLANs), making those ports capable of carrying traffic for any or all of the VLANs accessible by a particular switch.... Definition
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