What are some common terms related to data networking and what do they mean?
10Base-T/100Base-T – Cable designations referring to the speed and means of data transmission. The number (10, 100) refers to the speed in Mbps (megabits per second). Base represents “baseband” which means that a single signal is sent over the cable. The last letter (ex. T, TX, FX, etc) indicates the type of cable, twisted pair, fiber optic, etc. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) – means that the four pairs within the cable are twisted together and contained within the cable jacket. The alternative, “Shielded Twisted Pair”, has the four pairs still twisted together with an extra layer of thin metallic shielding that offers more protection from electrical interference. Shielded cable is more costly than unshielded, larger, and often proves more difficult to work with. Intranet – a set of interconnected networks, using web browsers or specialized software, under the control of a single administrative entity. The intranet is closed to the rest of the world, and allows only specific users. Net
