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  • grey route

    A grey route is one of three categories of Internet routes defined by the Policy Analysis of Internet Routing (PAIR) project, an initiative dedicated to the development of tools that ISPs (Internet service providers), network operators, and end users...  Definition

  • near-end crosstalk (NeXT)

    Also see NeXT, a computer company that developed a personal computer with an advanced user interface and operating system.  Definition

  • stackable hub

    A stackable hub is a hub designed to be connected and stacked or positioned on top of another hub, forming an expanding stack.  Definition

  • unicast

    Unicast is communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a network.  Definition

  • hub

    In general, a hub is the central part of a wheel where the spokes come together.  Definition

  • Usenet

    Usenet is a collection of user-submitted notes or messages on various subjects that are posted to servers on a worldwide network.  Definition

  • offline

    Offline is the condition of being capable of but currently not connected to a network of computers or other devices.  Definition

  • online

    Online is the condition of being connected to a network of computers or other devices.  Definition

  • runt

    In networks, a runt is a packet that is too small.  Definition

  • packet

    A packet is the unit of data that is routed between an origin and a destination on the Internet or any other packet-switched network.  Definition

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