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ETHERNET TCP/IP
Internet
A collection of networks interconnected to each other throughout the world.
Its most well known area is the
World Wide Web
.
Intranet
A network concept with private network connections over which data can be
exchanged within a company.
IP
Internet Protocol. The connectionless network layer, which relies on upper
protocols to provide reliability.
ISA
Industry Standard Architecture. Offers a standard interface for the data
exchange between CPU and periphery.
ISO/OSI- Reference Model
Reference model of the ISO/OSI for networks with the objective of creating
open communication. It defines the interface standards of the respective
software and hardware requirements between computer manufacturers. The
model treats communication removed from specific implementations, using
seven layers.
L
LAN
Local Area Network
Library
Compilation of modules available to the programmer in the programming
tool
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for the creation of a control program according to
IEC 61131-3.
M
Mail Server
Internet E-mails are transported and stored temporarily by so-called Mail
servers. The personal post can be downloaded by such a Mail server or be
sent in reverse to the far dispatch to these. With the SMTP protocol E-mails
can be dispatched.
