Cable, Network Acronyms, Glossary and Terms

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G

Ground: Any zero-voltage point. Earth is considered a zero voltage grounding point.

Ground Wire (Drain Wire): An extra conductor (usually a bare wire) added to a cable for connection of the grounding path.

Ground Wire (Drain Wire): An extra conductor (usually a bare wire) added to a cable for connection of the grounding path.

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J

Jack: The female connector usually containing a centre socket.

L

Local Area Network (LAN): A network that remains within one facility (department, office, building, campus)