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The maximum amount of data a connection can carry in one second, measured in megabits per second.
A hardware component that allows a device to connect to a network, providing a port for a cable.
The maximum distance a signal can travel before it becomes too weak.
Unwanted electrical signals that corrupt data travelling along a cable and cause it to be sent again.
A device that connects nodes in a local network and sends data only to the correct MAC address.
The physical pathway used to carry data signals between devices in a network, such as cables.
The delay between a request being sent and a response being received, measured in milliseconds.
The rate at which data is transferred between devices, which is high and steady on a wired link.
A cable that carries data as pulses of light, giving high capacity over long distances without electrical noise.
A copper cable of insulated wires wound around each other to reduce the effect of outside signals.
A family of protocols that control how data is formatted and transmitted over wired local area networks.
A copper cable with a central wire surrounded by insulation and a metal shield, used for internet connections.