Access Point
Connects wireless users together on a network and serves as a connection point between a wireless and wired network.
ACPI Power Management
(Advanced Configuation and Power Interface)
A stnadard developed by Microsoft, Toshiba and Intel for power management and configuration.
ADB (Apple Desktop Bus)
A port found on older Apple Macs computers, typically a used for mice and keyboards.
ADC (Apple Display Connector)
A connector or Apple Macs monitors, which carries analogue and digital video signals, USB data and power.
ADSL (Asymmestric Digital Subscriber Line)
ADSL users standard telephone lines to deliver high-speed internet access.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
A method of encrypting data which superdes DES (Data Encryption Standard).
AGP (accelerated Graphics Port)
A high speed graphics interface.
AppleTalk
A network protocol for communication between Apple computers and other netowrk devices.
ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface)
Interface used to connect hard drivers, CD-ROM drives, tape drives and optical disks.
Auto MDI/MDI-X
A feature which allows an Ethernet port to switch its Receive and Transmit connections, allowing it to function as an uplink port and eliminate the need for crossover cables.
Auto Negotiation
A function on a netowkr port which automatically detects the speed of a connected devices and configures the port accordingly.

Bandwidth
A measure of the maximum amount of data that can be transferred over a connection at any one time.
BIOS (Basic Input Output System)
Built in software required to control keyboard, mouse, drivers, disk drives.
Bit
A single unit of data grouped into 8 to form a Byte.
Bluetooth
A specification for short range wireless personal area networks(Upto 100m)
BNC Connector
A bayonet type, coaxial cable connector
Broadband
High bandwidth internet connection such ADSL.

Crossover cable
A netowrk cable which connects devices that are normally connected using a Bug or Switch, together.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A protocol for assing IP addresses to network devices.
Driver
The software required for an operating system to communicate with a device,
Duel Console
Duel console operation allows two keyboards, mice and video sets to access a single computer or KVM Switch.
Product Link: KVM Switches


Ethernet
An Ethernet LAN uses coaxial or twisted-pairs to allow computers to communicate at a speed of up to 10Mbps Also
eSATA (External Serial ATA)
A version of SATA interface for use with external devices.

Fast Ethernet
Similar to Ethernet which is capable of transferring data at 100Mbps
FAT (File Allocation Table)
A table entry on a drive drive which contains the size and location of files and directories on that drive.
Firewall
A Firewall is a system which help prevent unauthorised access to a computer of a network.
Product Link: Firewalls Firewall Routers
FireWire
Fast data link between computers and peripherals.
Format
A process to prepare hard disks and floppies for use in your computer .

Gigabit Ethernet
This another fast Ethernet network capable of transfering 1000Mbps.
Gateway
This can be either software or hardware. A gateway is an entry point for connection to a network.

HDD
Hard Disk Drive
HDMI
High Definition Multimedia Interface is a digital connection standard that supports high quality audio, video and control functions. Used on digital displays, projectors, DVD players, Blu-Ray Players.
Hub
This is a common network device which allows all devices such as computers, printers and servers to communicate with each other.

KVM
Keyboard, Video, Mouse) a term used to describe keyboard, video and mouse switches or combined cables.
Product Link: Modular KVM Switches

LAN
Local Area Network, this is a group of computers connected together using Ethernet cables and hubs/switchs.
Product Link: Network Switches Network Cable Wireless LAN