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network.
ISP:
An ISP is an organization providing Internet access service via modems, ISDN (Integrated
Services Digital Network), and private lines.
LAN(Local Area Network):
A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share
resources.
MAC (Medium Access Control) Address:
A unique number that distinguishes network cards.
MTU:
MTU (Maximum Transmission/Transfer Unit) is the largest packet size that can be sent over a
network. Messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets.
PoE (Power over Ethernet):
A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
Preamble:
Preamble refers to the length of a CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block that monitors’
communications between roaming wireless enabled devices and access points.
Protocol:
A standard way of exchanging information between computers.
Roaming
: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without
losing the connection.
RTS:
RTS (Request To Send) is a signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station
requesting permission to transmit data.
Server:
Servers are typically powerful and fast machines that store programs and data. The programs
and data are shared by client machines (workstations) on the network.
SMTP:
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard Inter-net e-mail protocol. SMTP is a
TCP/IP protocol defining message format and includes a message transfer agent that stores and forwards
mail.
SNMP:
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and
control protocol. SNMP hardware or software components transmit network device activity data to the
workstation used to oversee the network.
Static IP Address:
A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as
global IP.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair):
Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection
from external interfering signals.
Subnet Mask:
Subnet Masks (SUBNET work masks) are used by IP protocol to direct messages into a
specified network segment (i.e., subnet). A subnet mask is stored in the client machine, server or router
and is compared with an incoming IP ad-dress to determine whether to accept or reject the packet.
