Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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Mask
A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for example parts of an IP
address.
For example, Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and
Unit 1 is inserted in fifth minute of the same cycle, the units are considered
the same age.
MD5
Message Digest 5.
An algorithm that produces a 128-bit hash. MD5 is a
variation of MD4, and increases MD4 security. MD5 verifies the integrity of
the communication, authenticates the origin of the communication.
MDI
Media Dependent Interface
. A cable used for end stations.
MDIX
Media Dependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX)
. A cable used for hubs
and switches.
MIB
Management Information Base
. MIBs contain information describing specific
aspects of network components.
Multicast
Transmits copies of a single packet to multiple ports.
N
NA
Neighbor Advertisement.
ND
Neighbor Discovery.
NS
Neighbor Solicitation.
NMS
Network Management System.
An interface that provides a method of
managing a system.
