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Section 5 -Glossary half duplex A system that allows packets to be transmitted and received, but not at the same time. Contrast with full duplex. IP address Internet Protocol address. A unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP/IP. The address is written as four octets separated with full-stops (periods), and is made up of a network section, an optional subnet section and a host section. IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange. A protocol allowing communication in a NetWare network. LAN Local Area Network. A network of connected computing resources (such as PCs, printers, servers) covering a relatively small geographic area (usually not larger than a floor or building). Characterized by high data rates and low error rates. latency The delay between the time a device receives a packet and the time the packet is forwarded out of the destination port. line speed See baud rate. main port The port in a resilient link that carries data traffic in normal operating conditions. MDI Medium Dependent Interface. An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is connected to the receiver of another device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 23