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port
A physical access point to a device such as a computer or
router, through which data flows into and out of the device.
protocol
A set of rules governing the transmission of data. In order
for a data transmission to work, both ends of the connection
have to follow the rules of the protocol.
remote
In a physically separate location. For example, an employee
away on travel who logs in to the companyʼs intranet is a
remote user.
RJ-45
Registered Jack Standard-45
The 8-pin plug used in transmitting data over phone lines.
Ethernet cabling usually uses this type of connector.
RMON
Remote Monitoring
Extensions to SNMP, provide comprehensive network
monitoring capabilities.
routing
Forwarding data between your network and the Internet
on the most efficient route, based on the dataʼs destination
IP address and current network conditions. A device that
performs routing is called a router.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
The TCP/IP protocol used for network management.
STP
Spanning Tree Protocol
The bridge protocol to avoid packet looping in a complicate
network.
subnet
A subnet is a portion of a network. The subnet is distinguished
from the larger network by a subnet mask which selects some
of the computers of the network and excludes all others. The
subnetʼs computers remain physically connected to the rest
of the parent network, but they are treated as though they
were on a separate network. See also network mask.
subnet mask
A mask that defines a subnet. See also network mask.
TCP
See TCP/IP.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
The basic protocols used on the Internet. TCP is responsible
for dividing data up into packets for delivery and reassembling
them at the destination, while IP is responsible for delivering
the packets from source to destination. When TCP and IP are
