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Chapter 17#1b

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broadcast   Process by which a message is sent from a single host to all hosts on the network,without regard to the kind of data being sent or the destination of the data.  
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bus topology   A LAN architecture in which all the devices are connected to a bus,or one communication line. Bus topology does not have a central connection point.  
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cellular WAN   A network that can be used when a wireless network must cover a wide area. The network is made up of cells, each controlled by a base station.  
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classful subnet masks   A subnet mask that contain all ones or all zeroes in an octet. For example, 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000 or 255.255.255.0  
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classless subnet masks   A subnet mask that can have a mix of zeroes and ones in one octet. For example, 11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000 or 255.255.240.0.  
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client/server   A computer concept whereby one computer (the client) requests information from another computer (the server).  
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coaxial cable   Networking cable used with10-Mbps Ethernet ThinNet or ThickNet.  
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computer name   Character-based host name or NetBIOS name assigned to a computer.  
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crossover cable   A cable used to connect two PCs into the simplest network possible. Also used to connect two hubs to two switches.  
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cellular network   A network that can be used when a wireless network must cover a wide area. The network is made up of cells, each controlled by a base station. Also called a cellular WAN.  
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