Glossary 10-3
AppleTalk
Protocol suite defined by Apple Computer for
connecting computers and peripherals using
shielded twisted-pair wiring and transfer rates of
about 230.4 kilobytes per second. The network and
transport-level protocols include Datagram
Delivery Protocol (DDP), AppleTalk Transaction
Protocol (ATP), AppleTalk Session Protocol (ASP),
and the Name Binding Protocol (NBP).
ARP
An acronym for Address Resolution Protocol. TCP/
IP protocol for determining a DLC (Data-Link
Control) address from an IP (Internet Protocol)
address.
ASCII
An acronym for American Standard Code for
Information Interchange. A seven-bit binary code
standardized by ANSI for use by personal
computers and some mainframes to represent
alphanumeric and graphical characters. An
additional bit is included to form an eight-bit
character byte.
AUI
An acronym for Attachment Unit Interface.
Connector used with thick Ethernet that often
includes a drop cable. See Transceiver.
Automatic Discovery
A method of automatically discovering network
resources, using the installed network operating
system, such as NetWare.
Banyan VINES
See File Server.
bi-directional printing
A method of printing where data signals are sent in
both directions between the workstation and the
printer.
Bindery
NetWare database of user names, passwords,
groups, and accounting information.
BNC
A standardized connector used with Thinnet and
coaxial cable.
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