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DGS-3024 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Manual
switch – A device which filters, forwards and floods packets based on the packet's destination address. The switch
learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on this information to be used for the
switching decision.
TCP/IP – A layered set of communications protocols providing Telnet terminal emulation, FTP file transfer, and other
services for communication among a wide range of computer equipment.
Telnet – A TCP/IP application protocol that provides virtual terminal service, letting a user log in to another computer
system and access a host as if the user were connected directly to the host.
TFTP – Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Allows you to transfer files (such as software upgrades) from a remote device
using your switch's local management capabilities.
UDP – User Datagram Protocol. An Internet standard protocol that allows an application program on one device to
send a datagram to an application program on another device.
VLAN – Virtual LAN. A group of location- and topology-independent devices that communicate as if they are on a
common physical LAN.
VLT – Virtual LAN Trunk. A Switch-to-Switch link which carries traffic for all the VLANs on each Switch.
VT100 – A type of terminal that uses ASCII characters. VT100 screens have a text-based appearance.
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