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Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Internet Protocol
LAN
local area network
MAC address
Mbps
MTU
Maximum
Transmission
Unit
NAT
netmask
Network Address
Translation
packet
PPP
PPP over Ethernet
PPTP
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The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction
with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.
See local area network.
LAN. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as
one floor of a building. A LAN typically connects multiple personal
computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers. Although
many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the most common
for connecting personal computers.
Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to
every Ethernet node. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab.
Megabits per second.
See Maximum Transmission Unit.
The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received.
See Network Address Translation.
A number that explains which part of an IP address comprises the network
address and which part is the host address on that network. It can be
expressed in dotted-decimal notation or as a number appended to the IP
address. For example, a 28-bit mask starting from the MSB can be shown as
255.255.255.192 or as /28 appended to the IP address.
A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the
Internet.
A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a
source and destination network address, some protocol and length
information, a block of data, and a checksum.
See Point-to-Point Protocol.
PPPoE. PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the
Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. A method for establishing a virtual private
network (VPN) by embedding Microsoft's network protocol into Internet
packets.
Glossary