Router:
A router is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based
on network layer address information such as IP addresses.
Subnet Mask:
A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by the ISP, is a set
of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address
numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the
Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).
TCP/IP, UDP:
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable Datagram Protocol
(UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are
transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP
on the other hand is not reliable. Both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.
WAN:
Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas
(e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.
Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI):
Many devices support a graphical user
interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or
Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
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