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LOSSARY
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The application protocol offering network
management services in the Internet suit of protocols.
Software Interrupt
The software interrupt is the communication channel between the device driver (e.g., ODIPD or
NWPD) and other applications (e.g., WINPD or ELITEVIEW). The recommended software interrupt
is 0x60 (60 hex).
Subnet
A LAN segment which may be reached through a gateway.
Subnet Mask
A decimal number (four integers) which specifies the logical network subnet of the terminal. A
typical subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Also see Netmask.
Timeout
The elapsed time (in seconds) that EliteView waits for a response from a device.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
A file-transfer protocol for downloading files.
Unicast Packet
A packet transmitted to a specific node on the network.
WINSOCKET
Provides a common network programming interface for Microsoft Windows that allows applications
using TCP/IP software from different vendors to be easily implemented.
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