M
MAC
. Medium access control.
math coprocessor
. In
personal-computer systems, a
microprocessor that supplements the
operations of the system
microprocessor, enabling the
computer to perform complex
mathematical operations in parallel
with other operations.
MAU
. Medium attachment unit.
Mbps
. Megabits per second.
Mbps
. Million bits per second.
MBps
. Megabytes per second.
MDI
. Medium Dependent
Interface.
MDI port
. The port that acts as the
electrical and mechanical interface
between the twisted-pair link
segment and the medium
attachment unit.
MDI-X
. A port on a 10BASE-T
repeater that performs the crossover
function.
memory
. Addressable storage
space in the computer that is used
for temporary storage of instructions
and data while a program is
running, or for permanent storage of
microcode. Contrast with auxiliary
storage.
menu
. A list of options displayed
to the user by a data processing
system, from which the user can
select an action to be initiated. (T)
microprocessor
. A processor whose
elements have been miniaturized
into one or a few integrated circuits.
(T)
milliwatt (mw)
. One thousandth of
a watt.
modem (modulator/demodulator)
.
(1) A functional unit that modulates
and demodulates signals. One of
the functions of a modem is to
enable digital data to be transmitted
over analog transmission facilities.
(T) (A) (2) A device that converts
digital data from a computer to an
analog signal that can be
transmitted on a telecommunication
line, and converts the analog signal
received to data for the computer.
multicast
. (1) Transmission of the
same data to a selected group of
destinations. (T)
(2) See LAN
multicast.
multicast address
. See group
address.
N
nanosecond (ns)
. One thousand
millionth (10
−
9
) of a second.
NetBIOS
. Network BIOS. An
operating system interface for
application programs used on IBM
personal computers that are
attached to the IBM Token-Ring
Network. See also BIOS.
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