Networking Definitions

This glossary explains the meaning of key words and phrases that information technology (IT) and business professionals use when discussing networking and related software products. You can find additional definitions by visiting WhatIs.com or using the search box below.

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    3G (third generation of mobile telephony)

    3G refers to the third generation of cellular technology that enables mobile telephony.

  • P

    preboot execution environment (PXE)

    Preboot execution environment (PXE), pronounced pixie, is a set of standards that enables a computer to load an operating system (OS) over a network connection.

  • T

    Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)

    Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) is a digital modulation technique used in digital cellular telephone and mobile radio communication.

  • transceiver

    A transceiver is a combination transmitter/receiver in a single package.