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TCP
It relates to the content of the data travelling through a network — ensuring that the information sent arrives
in one piece when it reaches its destination. IP relates to the address of the end station to which data is be-
ing sent, as well as the address of the destination network.
Traffic
The movement of data packets on a network.
Universal plug and play
Universal plug and play is a system which allows compatible applications to read some of their settings from
the Router. This allows them to automatically configure some, or all, of their settings and need less user con-
figuration.
URL Filter
A URL Filter is a feature of a firewall that allows it to stop its clients form browsing inappropriate Web sites.
UTP
Unshielded twisted pair is the cable used by 10BASE-T and 100BASE-Tx Ethernet networks.
VCI
VCI - Virtual Channel Identifier. The identifier in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) cell header that
identifies to which virtual channel the cell belongs.
VPI
VPI - Virtual Path Identifier. The field in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) cell header that identifies to
which VP (Virtual Path) the cell belongs.
WAN
Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (for exam-
ple, different buildings, cities, or countries). The Internet is an example of a wide area network.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless networking. Encryption strength
is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products that meet their inter operability crite-
ria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)