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Auto-MDI/MDI-X |
Any device equipped with Auto-MDI/MDI-X function will automatically adjust between straight-through and crossover cables, namely, the function automatically switch the transmission and reception. Therefore, This function facilitates installation and troubleshooting. |
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Adapter |
Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card (NIC) is the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the intranet and/or Internet. |
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Auto-negotiation |
Any device equipped with Auto-negotiation function can intelligently detect and determine the transmission speeds between 10/100/1000Mbps and Hull-/half-duplex operation modes. This function eliminates the setup of manual switching between speeds and operation speeds. Besides, Auto-negotiation works flexibly with Regular, Fast, and Gigabit Ethernet, so you don't have to upgrade your other networked equipment all together. |
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Bit |
A binary digit. The value - 0 or 1-used in the binary numbering system. Also, the smallest form of data. |
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Boot |
To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal computers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass control to it. |
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Boot ROM |
Boot ROM function allows to boot diskless PCs remotely on the network. This device is most frequently used in libratories and computer classrooms to save budget from purchasing numerous disks for each computer. |
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