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Subnet Mask
A subnet mask is a term used to indicate how
much of an IP address is used to identify the network. An IP
address has two parts, the first identifies the network and the
second identifies the machine or PC on the network.
Subnets
A network that is a component of a larger network.
Switch
A device that interconnects several LANs to form a single
logical LAN that comprises of several LAN segments. Switches are
similar to bridges, in that they connect LANs of a different type;
however they connect more LANs than a bridge and are
generally more sophisticated.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
This
is the name for two of the most well-known protocols developed
for the interconnection of networks. Originally a UNIX standard,
TCP/IP is now supported on almost all platforms, and is the
protocol of the Internet.
TCP 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 endstation to which data is being sent, as well as the address
of the destination network.
Traffic
The movement of data packets on a network.
Unicast
A packet sent to a single endstation on a network.
User
A User is a person either connected to the network or
setup on the Network Storage Server’s Administration System.
Wizard
A Windows application that automates a procedure such
as installation or configuration.
