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10BaseT Ethernet |
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Standard for connecting computers into a local area network (LAN). Most common form of Ethernet is 10BaseT denoting a peak transmission speed of 10Mbps using copper twisted-pair cable. |
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ADSL |
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Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line |
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Bandwidth |
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Internet connection capacity expressed in bits per second e.g. 512Kbps |
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Cable Modem |
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Allows connection to Internet via cable networks. |
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CPE |
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Customer Premise Equipment |
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Domain name registration and transfer |
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Registered name and Internet address exclusive to your business either new or transferred from another service.
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Kbps/Mbps |
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Kilo or mega bits per second; speed at which data is downloaded from the Internet.
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IP |
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Internet Protocol |
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NIC |
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Network Interface Card |
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MSE |
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Microsoft Exchange |
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MB |
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Megabyte, measurement of available file space.
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POP3 |
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E-mail protocol for retrieving mail to a client. |
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USB |
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Universal Serial Bus - connection allows easy installation on Windows 98+ |
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VPN |
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Virtual private network, different LAN’s and remote users linked by public a network such as the Internet. |
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