Glossary
access point (AP): The radio transmitter/receiver for Wi-Fi systems. See Hot Spot.
acknowledgment (ACK): The occasional message sent from one device to another in a network to ensure that all elements are ready should a user request come in.
active hub: A networking device that amplifies signals on a LAN.
actual throughput: A measure of useful customer data bits delivered per unit of time. Affected by real-world conditions such as electromagnetic interference, overhead associated with routing information and error correction, and latency in switches and the network in general. See also nominal throughput.
alarm: A message notifying a network operator or administrator of some kind of problem. May also be called an event or a trap.
algorithm: The set of rules or procedures to follow in a specific circumstance.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI): A group that sets national standards within the United States.
applicant-tracking system: An information system used to accept, manage, and screen resumes and cover letters from employment candidates.
application development tools: Tools that enable application developers to manage revisions and collaborate with other developers.
application program (app): Software that is intended to achieve some useful purpose for the user.
architecture: The complete set of specifications, protocols, and topology of a particular network.
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM): A broadband transmission service with network speeds up to 2.2 GBPS. ...
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