Authentication is the process of ensuring the identity of the user or process before allowing the sender access to a network or system. Continue reading

Also referred to as auto crossover, MDI-X standards for Media Independent Interface with Crossover. Auto MDI-X will automatically determine the right type of cable connection... Continue reading

Developed by the IEEE, this is a signaling mechanism that lets two devices share a wire to negotiate transmission parameters. These parameters include speed, controls... Continue reading

This is part of a computer network that connects different networks. These can include WANs, LANs, other networks, etc. Continue reading

Bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of information that can be transmitted over a network connection in a certain amount of time. Continue reading

This is the speed at which information can be transmitted via data channels. Continue reading

As opposed to mass broadcasting, beamforming allows a wireless signal to be directed toward a signal device. This allows for better and faster connections. Continue reading

This refers to a service that doesn’t offer any guarantees for data delivery or quality of service. Continue reading

This is a binary digit that is the smallest unit of data. This data can be only 0 or 1. Continue reading