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Glossary of Terms
You'll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the FM114P Resource CD.
A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed net-
Category 5 (CAT5):
working.
A server that matches Internet names (such as
Domain Name System (DNS) server:
www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses.
A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dot-
IP Address:
ted-decimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
Internet service provider.
ISP:
A communications network within a limited area, such as one building.
Local Area Network (LAN):
Point-to-Point Protocol, the standard Internet protocol for dial-up connections.
PPP:
A protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE):
always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) with Internet Protocol (IP). The main internetwork-
TCP/IP:
ing protocol used in the Internet.
A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area
Wide Area Network (WAN):
networks (for example, connecting your home computer to the Internet).
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