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internetwork |
collection of devices |
A collection of individual networks, connected by intermediate networking devices, that functions as a single large network. |
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network <<internetwork>> |
devices |
Element of a collection forming an internetwork |
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connect <<internetwork>> |
action |
Relate individual networks through networking devices to form a collection called internetwork |
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networking devices <<internetwork>> |
devices |
intermediate devices that connect networks to form an internetwork |
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internetworking |
procedure |
Industry, products and procedures for creating and administering internetworks |
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internetwork |
devices |
A connection of different network technologies through, i.e., routers. |
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network technologies (kinds of) <<internetwork>> |
technology |
To be connected by networking devices to form an internetwork |
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router <<internetwork>> |
device |
A sample of networking device |
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Internetwork |
device |
Figure 1-1 |
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FDDI |
acronym |
Fiber Distributed Data Interface |
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Fiber Distributed Data Interface <<internetwork>> |
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One of different network technologies that can be connected to form an internetwork |
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Ethernet <<internetwork>> |
technology |
One of different network technologies that can be connected to form an internetwork |
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WAN |
acronym |
Wide Area Network |
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Wide Area Network <<internetwork>> |
devices |
One of different network technologies that can be connected to form an internetwork |
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Token Ring <<internetwork>> |
technology |
One of different network technologies that can be connected to form an internetwork |
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Time-sharing networks |
device |
First networks composed by mainframes and attached terminals, implemented by IBM (SNA) and DEC |
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mainframe <<Time-sharing networks>> |
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Main component of time-sharing networks |
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terminal <<Time-sharing networks>> |
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Component of time-sharing networks |
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IBM |
acronym |
International Bussines Machines |
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International Bussines Machines <<Time-sharing networks>> |
company |
Manufacturer of time-sharing networks |
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SNA |
acronym |
Systems Network Architecture |
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Systems Network Architecture <<Time-sharing networks>> |
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Proprietary technology of IBM for implementing time-sharing networks |
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DEC |
acronym |
Digital Equipment Corporation |
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Digital Equipment Corporation <<Time-sharing networks>> |
company |
Manufacturer of time-sharing networks |
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LANs |
acronym |
Local-area networks |
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Local-area networks |
devices |
Networks that enable multiple users using PCs in a small area to exchange files and messages, and access shared resources |
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Users <<LAN>> |
people |
Persons that, using PCs, exchange files and messages, and access shared resources by means of a network, i.e. a LAN. |
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Exchange <<LAN>> |
action |
The action of sending and receiving files and messages, carried out by users of a network of PCs, i.e. a LAN |
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File <<LAN>> |
[pending] |
[pending] that are exchanged between users by means of a network of PCs, i.e. a LAN. |
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Access <<LAN>> |
action |
The action of [pending] shared resources by means of a network of PCs, i.e. a LAN. |
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resources <<LAN>> |
[devices?] |
[PENDING] i.e. file servers, printers, that are shared between users by means of a network of PCs, i.e. a LAN. |
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PC |
acronym |
Personal Computer |
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Personal Computer <<LAN>> |
device |
A device that allows its user to exchange files and messages, and access shared resources through a network, i.e. a LAN. |
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WANs |
acronym |
Wide-area networks |
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Wide-area networks |
collection of devices |
Interconnection of LANs in an ample area by means of diverse interconnection technologies |
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ISDN |
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ADSL |
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Frame Relay |
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radio link |
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