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14. Glossary
TCP/IP
The Internet protocol suite - Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet
Protocol (IP) - provides end-to-end data communication specifying how data should be
packetized, addressed, transmitted, routed, and received.
TDM
Time-Division Multiplexing
A common method of transporting signals via a point-to-point connection. In Lawo
devices, TDM is used internally to transport audio along the backplane - e.g. from a IO
or DSP card to the routing matrix, and vice versa.
TTL
Time to Leave
A mechanism that limits the lifespan of data within a computer network, in order to
prevent data packets from circulating indefinitely.
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
A simple connection-less networking protocol which is often used in real-time
applications due to its low latency. UDP is suitable for purposes where error checking
and correction are either not necessary or performed in the application.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
A networking term for specifying the location of a resource on a computer network.
URL types include http, rtsp and sip.
vLAN
virtual Local Area Network
A tool supported by some network switches/routers to separate network traffic
"virtually" when connected to the same physical LAN.
WAN
Wide Area Network
A data network that covers a broad area (e.g. linking regional, national or international
boundaries) using leased telecommunications lines (i.e. supported by a service
contract from an external provider).
