Watchguard Firebox X1000, Reference Manual

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repeater
A network device that regenerates signals so that they can extend
the cable length.
report
A formatted collection of information that is organized to provide
project data on a specific subject.
revocation
Retraction of certification or authorization.
RFC (Request for Comments)
RFC documents describe standards used or proposed for the
Internet. Each RFC is identified by a number, such as RFC 1700.
RFCs can be retrieved either by email or FTP.
ring topology
A basic networking topology in which all nodes are connected in a
circle with no terminated ends on the cable.
route
The sequence of hosts through which information travels to reach
its destination host.
routed configuration or network
A configuration with separate network addresses assigned to at
least two of the three Firebox interfaces. This type of configuration
is intended for situations in which the Firebox is put in place with
separate logical networks on its interfaces.
router
A device, connected to at least two networks, that receives and
sends packets between those networks. Routers use headers and a
forwarding table to forward packets to their destination. Most rely
on ICMP to communicate with one another and configure the best
route between any two hosts.
RUVPN (Remote User VPN)
Remote User Virtual Private Networking establishes a secure
connection between an unsecured remote host and a protected
network over an unsecured network.