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Glossary
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A computer attached to a network that shares its information and devices with the rest of
the network.
An IP address having a subnet mask of 255.255.255.255.
A device connecting several computers to a LAN.
Internet Control Message Protocol. An Internet protocol that allows for the generation of
error messages, test packets, and information messages related to IP.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
The worldwide internetwork that predominantly uses the TCP/IP protocol.
A private network or internet using Internet standards and software, but protected from
public access.
Internet Protocol. An open networking protocol used for internet packet delivery.
Internet Protocol Address. The address assigned to an Internet host.
Internet Service Provider. A vendor who provides direct access to the Internet.
Local Area Network. A privately owned and administered data communications network
limited to a small geographic area.
Logical Bridge. Equivalent to e1a.
The physical connection between one location and another used for data transmission.
Media Access Control. The lower of the two sublayers of the data link layer, the MAC
sublayer controls access to shared media.
Media Access Control Address. The unique fixed address of a piece of hardware, normally
set at the time of manufacture, and used in LAN protocols.
The additional noise, measured in dB, that would need to be added to the existing noise on
a given DSL loop to bring the Bit Error Rate to IE–7 (10
7
).
Management Communications Controller Card. The DSLAM circuit card used to configure
and monitor the DSLAM.
Management Information Base. A database of managed objects used by SNMP to provide
network management information and device control.
Maximum Transmission Unit.
Multiple Virtual Lines. A proprietary local loop access technology that permits several
services to concurrently and discretely use a single copper wire loop.
A card with MVL ports used in the 8600, 8800, or 8810 DSLAM.
An endpoint (customer premises) modem that provides high-speed Internet or corporate
LAN access over twisted-pair copper lines using MVL technology.
Network Access Provider. The provider of the physical network that permits connection of
service subscribers to NSPs.
Next Hop Router. The next router IP address to any given destination.
Network Management System. A computer system used for monitoring and controlling
network devices.
Network Service Provider. A local telephone company or ISP that provides network
services to subscribers.
host
host routes
hub
ICMP
IEEE
Internet
intranet
IP
IP Address
ISP
LAN
lb0
link
MAC
MAC Address
margin (DSL)
MCC Card
MIB
MTU
MVL
MVL card
MVL modem
NAP
NHR
NMS
NSP