The bps rate may be equal to or greater than the baud rate depending on the modulation technique used to encode bits into each baud interval. The correct term to use when describing modem data transfer speeds. Broadcast A network transaction that sends data to all hosts connected to the network. Byte A group of bits, normally eight, which represent one data character. A protocol for authentication remote users.
CHAP incorporates three steps to produce a verified link after the link is first initiated.
An Interface between a digital line and a communication device used to provide the interface for circuit data service, which includes the physical framing, and channelization of the circuit. Cipher Block Chaining A block cipher mode that combines the previous block of cipher text with the current block of plain text before encrypting it. An intelligent workstation that makes requests to other computers known as servers. PC computers on a LAN can be clients. Compulsory tunnel Tunnels created without the user's consent, which m ay be transparent to the end user.