CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide - FTP Server

Glossary 675
Ethernet A baseband LAN specification created by the Xerox Corporation
and then improved through joint efforts of Xerox, Digital Equipment
Corporation, and Intel. Ethernet is similar to the IEEE 802.3 series standard
and, using CSMA/CD, operates over various types of cables at 10Mbps. Also
called: DIX (Digital/Intel/Xerox) Ethernet. See also: 10BaseT, Fast
Ethernet, and IEEE.
EtherTalk A data-link product from Apple Computer that permits Apple-
Talk networks to be connected by Ethernet.
excess rate In ATM networking, traffic exceeding a connection’s insured
rate. The excess rate is the maximum rate less the insured rate. Depending on
the availability of network resources, excess traffic can be discarded during
congestion episodes. Compare with: maximum rate.
expansion The procedure of directing compressed data through an algorithm,
restoring information to its original size.
expedited delivery An option that can be specified by one protocol layer,
communicating either with other layers or with the identical protocol layer
in a different network device, requiring that identified data be processed
faster.
explorer packet An SNA packet transmitted by a source Token Ring
device to find the path through a source-route-bridged network.
extended IP access list IP access list that filters the network by logical
address, protocol field in the Network layer header, and even the port field
in the Transport layer header.
extended IPX access list IPX access list that filters the network by logical
IPX address, protocol field in the Network layer header, or even socket
number in the Transport layer header.
Extended Setup Used in setup mode to configure the router with more
detail than Basic Setup mode. Allows multiple-protocol support and interface
configuration.