Netopia 435 Reference Manual page 260

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internet address, IP address: Any computing device that uses the
Internet Protocol (IP) must be assigned an internet or IP address.
This is a 32-bit number assigned by the system administrator,
usually written in the form of 4 decimal fields separated by periods,
e.g., 192.9.200.1. Part of the internet address is the IP network
number (IP network address), and part is the host address (IP host
address). All machines on a given IP network use the same IP
network number, and each machine has a unique IP host address.
The system administrator sets the subnet mask to specify how
much of the address is network number and how much is host
address. See also Class A, B, and C networks .
IP (Internet Protocol): A networking protocol developed for use on
computer systems that use the UNIX operating system. Often used
with Ethernet cabling systems. In this manual, IP is used as an
umbrella term to cover all packets and networking operations that
include the use of the Internet Protocol. See also TCP/IP .
IP address, IP host address, IP network address: See internet
address .
IP broadcast: See broadcast .
IP tunneling: See AURP .
IPX (Internet Package Exchange): A protocol used by Novell
Netware networks.
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network): A method of
transmitting data digitally over telephone lines.
ISP (Internet service provider): A company that provides
Internet-related services. Most importantly, an ISP provides Internet
access services and products to other companies and consumers.
LAN (local area network): A network system in a limited
geographical area that does not use long-distance carriers such as
telephone connections. The area is usually limited by the cable
length restrictions of the transportation medium (such as thin
Ethernet) being used.
LocalTalk: The cabling specification for AppleTalk running at a
speed of 230.4 kbps (kilobits per second).