RD Glossary
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- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
- A protocol that establishes and maintains connections between computer devices attached to a network. TCP is used in conjunction with IP, which is commonly referred to as TCP/IP.
- TDMA (time division multiple access)
- A process that allows only one user to transmit in any given time slot. Each user has use of the entire bandwidth during its assigned time slot.
- terminal emulation
- A mechanism for users to interface over a network to applications running on a centralized computer. VT-220, 3270, and 5250 are types of terminal emulation.
- transceiver
- A device that both transmits and receives information. The transceiver resides in a radio NIC.
RD Glossary by Run Digital