(2) IBM term for software interfaces that allow two UNIX application programs to
talk via TCP/IP protocols.
Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP)
Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP) - Part of an IEEE standard. A mechanism for
detecting and preventing loops from occurring in a multi-bridged environment.
When three or more LAN's segments are connected via bridges, a loop can occur.
Because of a bridge forwards all packets that are not recognized as being local,
some packets can circulate for long periods of time, eventually degrading system
performance. This algorithm ensures only one path connects any pair of stations,
selecting one bridge as the 'root' bridge, with the highest priority one as identifier,
from which all paths should radiate.
Spoofing
A method of fooling network end stations into believing that keep alive signals have
come from and returned to the host. Polls are received and returned locally at
either end
Static IP Address
A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned to computer in a TCP/IP
network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to networked devices that are
consistently accessed by multiple users, such as Server PCs, or printers. If you are
using your Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to
see if they have assigned your home a static IP address. You will need that address
during your Router's configuration.
Subnet
For routing purposes, IP networks can be divided into logical subnets by using a
subnet mask. Values below those of the mask are valid addresses on the subnet.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol - The major transport protocol in the Internet suite of
protocols provides reliable, connection-oriented full-duplex streams.
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A simple file transfer protocol (a simplified version of
FTP) that is often boot diskless workstations and other network devices such as
routers over a network (typically a LAN).
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