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- scrambling function
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A transformation applied to outgoing bits to improve the balance between transmitted 1s and 0s. The function is reversed at the receiving end.
- screened twisted-pair (ScTP)
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Four UTP pairs, with a single foil or braided screen surrounding all four pairs in order to minimize the effect of EMI radiation.
- screened/shielded twisted-pair (SSTP)
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Four twisted pairs, where each pair is shielded and a shield surrounds all four pairs.
- secondary FDDI ring
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A backup FDDI ring. After a fault, segments on the secondary ring will be integrated into a usable path.
- segment
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A copper or optical fiber between two devices. Device types include DTEs, repeaters, bridges, and routers.
- shared VLAN learning
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The use ...
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