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Auto Switching of Cable Type
Two types of cables, straight through and crossed-over, are used to connect Ethernet devices. In the past,
network managers needed to maintain the two types of cables or customize them as needed. The BOSS™ uses
new innovative technology that auto-detects which type of cable is being used and adjusts the ports accordingly.
Ethernet devices thus can be connected together regardless of which type of cables are being used.
Network Attached Storage
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is the concept of simple shared storage on a network. NAS transfers data
using industry standard file sharing protocols such as CIFS, AFP, NFS and FTP. Files can be shared simulta-
neously by clients regardless of the operating system they are using or the network server they are attached
to. This solution provides convenient common storage resources.
Dynamic Domain Name Service (DNS)
Dynamic DNS allows anyone to reach your host by the name only. Dynamic DNS will map that name to your
current IP address, which changes each time you dial your Internet service provider. With a URL that stays the
same all the time regardless of the IP address your, options become almost as unlimited as a normal content
provider like www.indiatimes.com or www.yahoo.com.
DMZ
DMZ is a host that provides a nonrestrictive zone between a company’s private network and the outside public
network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. It acts as a
Benefits and Key Features
Summary of Contents for BOSS GNS1000 GNS1000 GNS1000
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