143
DNS
Domain Name System. This system maps a numerical Internet Protocol
(IP) address to a more meaningful and easy-to-remember name. When
you need to access another device on your network, you enter the
name of the device, instead of its IP address.
DUD
Disconnect Unauthorized Device. A port security feature that disables a
port if an unauthorized client device transmits data on it.
endstation
A computer, printer or server that is connected to a network.
Ethernet
A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox, Intel and Digital
Equipment Corporation. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to transmit
packets at a rate of 10 Mbps over a variety of cables.
Ethernet address
See
MAC address
.
Fast Ethernet
An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 100Mbps.
forwarding
The process of sending a packet toward its destination using a
networking device.
Forwarding Database
See
Switch Database
.
filtering
The process of screening a packet for certain characteristics, such as
source address, destination address, or protocol. Filtering is used to
determine whether traffic is to be forwarded, and can also prevent
unauthorized access to a network or network devices.
flow control
A mechanism that prevents packet loss during periods of congestion on
the network. Packet loss is caused when devices send traffic to an
already overloaded port on a Switch. Flow control prevents packet loss
by inhibiting devices from generating more traffic until the period of
congestion ends.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. A protocol based on TCP/IP for reliable file
transfer.
full duplex
A system that allows packets to be transmitted and received at the
same time and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of a link.
gateway
See
router
.
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE standard 802.3z for 1000 Mbps Ethernet; it is compatible with
existing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet standards.
Summary of Contents for 3C17203 - SuperStack 3 Switch 4400
Page 8: ...GLOSSARY INDEX ...
Page 14: ...14 ...
Page 26: ...26 CHAPTER 1 SWITCH FEATURES OVERVIEW ...
Page 44: ...44 CHAPTER 3 USING MULTICAST FILTERING ...
Page 55: ...How STP Works 55 Figure 13 STP configurations ...
Page 58: ...58 CHAPTER 4 USING RESILIENCE FEATURES ...
Page 84: ...84 CHAPTER 7 STATUS MONITORING AND STATISTICS ...
Page 92: ...92 CHAPTER 8 SETTING UP VIRTUAL LANS ...
Page 98: ...98 CHAPTER 9 USING WEBCACHE SUPPORT ...
Page 120: ...120 CHAPTER 12 POWER MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL ...
Page 122: ...122 ...
Page 126: ...126 APPENDIX A CONFIGURATION RULES ...
Page 134: ...134 APPENDIX B NETWORK CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES ...
Page 150: ...150 GLOSSARY ...