Asus GigaX2124X User Manual page 112

GigaX Series L2 Managed Switch User's Guide
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Data transmitted on a network consists of units called packets.
Each packet contains a payload (the data), plus overhead
information such as where it came from (source address) and
where it should go (destination address).
Packet Internet (or Inter-Network) Groper
A program used to verify whether the host associated with an IP
address is online. It can also be used to reveal the IP address for
a given domain name.
A physical access point to a device such as a computer or router,
through which data flows into and out of the device.
A set of rules governing the transmission of data. In order for a
data transmission to work, both ends of the connection have to
follow the rules of the protocol.
In a physically separate location. For example, an employee
away on travel who logs in to the company's intranet is a remote
user.
Registered Jack Standard-45
The 8-pin plug used in transmitting data over phone lines.
Ethernet cabling usually uses this type of connector.
Remote Monitoring
Extensions to SNMP, provide comprehensive network
monitoring capabilities.