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  • availability

    1) In a telephone circuit, availability is the ratio between the time during which the circuit is operational and elapsed time. 2) In a network switching system, availability is the accessibility of input and output ports.  Definition

  • network coding

    Network coding is a method of optimizing the flow of digital data in a network by transmitting digital evidence about messages... (Continued)  Definition

  • carrier detect

    Carrier detect (see modem lights) is a control signal between a modem and a computer that indicates that the modem detects a "live" carrier that can be used for sending and receiving information.  Definition

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • concentrator

    As generally used, a concentrator is a device that acts as an efficient forwarder of data transmission signals.  Definition

  • AppleTalk

    AppleTalk is a set of local area network communication protocols originally created for Apple computers.  Definition

  • 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

  • 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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