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Definition
Local Area Network (LAN)   Network of users that share computer resources in a limited area  
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Protocol   Set of rules established for users to exchange information  
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Topology   Architecture of a network  
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Token Ring Topology   A network topology configured in a logical ring that complements the token passing protocol.  
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Token Passing   A technique where an electrical token circulates around a network— control of the token enables the user to gain access to the network.  
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IEEE   Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, one of the major standards-setting bodies for technological development.  
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Deterministic   Access to the network is provided at fixed time intervals  
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Token Ring Hub   A hub that manages the passing of the token in a Token Ring network  
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Bus Topology   The computers share the media (coaxial cable) for data transmission  
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Star topology   The most common networking topology in today's LANs where all networking devices connect to a central switch or hub  
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Hub   Broadcasts the data it receives to all devices connected to its ports.  
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Multiport Repeater   Another name for a hub.  
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Broadcast   Transmission of data by a hub to all devices connected to its ports.  
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Switch   Forwards a frame it receives directly out the port associated with its destination address.  
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Ports   The physical input/output interfaces to the networking hardware.  
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Mesh Topology   All networking devices are directly connected to each other  
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