HP 10:10 LAN Bridge MB Installation And Reference Manual page 108

RS-232-C port
A serial interface connector on a computer or peripheral that adheres to the RS-232-C
standard. The bridge console port adheres to this standard.
spanning tree algorithm
The IEEE 802.1 algorithm allowing the bridges and routers on a LAN to identify the best
transmission path through the primary and backup bridges and routers on the LAN.
station address
A 12-digit hexadecimal number that identifies a specific network node and allows
messages to be directed to that node only. These numbers are permanently coded in the
circuitry of the hardware. Because the IEEE has assigned identifiers for each hardware
manufacturer, no two pieces of equipment have the same address. The address assigned
according to the IEEE plan is referred to as a device's globally-administered station
address. Some devices provide an option for the user to assign a different station address
that will override the original. This type of address is referred to as a
locally-administered station address. The HP 10:10 LAN Bridge MB uses a
globally-administered station address only. The station address is also commonly called
a MAC address, Ethernet address, physical address, and by other names.
STP
spanning tree protocol
The protocol used for communication between bridges that support the spanning tree
algorithm.
terminal
An input/output device that permits interaction with a bridge or computer. The device
can be a display and keyboard, or a personal computer. See also console.
ThickLAN
A local area network (LAN) operating over 10-mm diameter coaxial LAN cable. HP
ThickLAN networks are compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base5 standard.
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