Route
The path that network traffic takes from its source to its destination. The route a data
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network and algorithms to choose the best route based on sev
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) IBM term for software interfaces that allow two UNIX application programs to talk via
cols.
panning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP)
ning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP) - Part of an IEEE standard. A mechanism for
e or more LAN's segments are connected via bridges, a loop can occur. Because
f a bridge forwards all packets that are not recognized as being local,
packets can circulate for long periods of time, eventually degrading system
e highest priority one as identifier, from which all
paths should radiate.
Routing Table
Information stored within a router that contains netwo
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Routing Information Protocol
Routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can d
minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol - The network management protocol of choice for
TCP/IP-based Internet.
SOCKET
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detecting and preventing loops from occurring in a multi-bridged environment.
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performance. This algorithm ensures only one path connects any pair of stations, selecting
one bridge as the 'root' bridge, with th
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