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connectionless
In telecommunication, connectionless describes communication between two network end points in which a message can be sent from one end point to another without prior arrangement. Definition
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circuit-switched
Circuit-switched is a type of network in which a physical path is obtained for and dedicated to a single connection between two end-points in the network for the duration of the connection. Definition
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duplex
In telecommunication, duplex communication means that both ends of the communication can send and receive signals at the same time. Definition
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dumb network
A dumb network is one that provides the physical interconnection between nodes but not much processing to support signaling. Definition
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SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy)
SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) is a standard technology for synchronous data transmission on optical media. Definition
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baseband
Describes a telecommunication system in which information is carried in digital form on a single unmultiplexed signal channel on the transmission medium. Definition
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band
In telecommunication, a band - sometimes called a frequency band - is a specific range of frequencies in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, which is divided among ranges from very low frequencies (vlf) to extremely high frequencies (ehf). Definition
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attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio (ACR) or headroom
Attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio (ACR), also called headroom, is the difference, expressed as a figure in decibels (dB), between the signal attenuation produced by a wire or cable transmission medium and the near-end crosstalk (NEXT). Definition
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attenuation
Attenuation is a general term that refers to any reduction in the strength of a signal. Definition
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ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
Also see Fast Guide to DSL. ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology for transmitting digital information at a high bandwidth on existing phone lines to homes and businesses. Definition