data-grade
A term used for twisted-pair cable that is used in networks to carry data signals. Data-grade media has a higher frequency rating than voice-grade media used in telephone wiring does. Data-grade cable is considered Category 3 or higher cable.
data packet
The smallest unit of data sent over a network. A packet includes a header with addressing information, and the data itself.
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