Motorola WR850GP User Manual page 118

Section 5
PCMCIA
ping
Port Triggering
PPP
PPPoE
PPTP
Private IP Address
Protocol
Public IP Address
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The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable
computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that
can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as
Ethernet connectivity.
A network function that tests host reachability by sending a small
packet to the host and waiting for a reply. If you ping a computer
IP address and receive a reply, you know the computer is
reachable over the network. It also stands for "Packet InterNet
Groper."
A mechanism that allows incoming communication with specified
applications.
Point-to-Point Protocol is used to transport other protocols,
typically for simple links over serial lines. It is most commonly
used to access the Internet with a dial-up modem.
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Used by many DSL Internet
Service Providers for broadband connection.
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol encapsulates other protocols. It
is a new technology to create VPNs developed jointly by several
vendors.
An IP address assigned to a computer on the WR850 LAN by the
DHCP server for a specified lease time. Private IP addresses are
invisible to devices on the Internet. See also Public IP Address.
A formal set of rules and conventions for exchanging data.
Different computer types (for example PC, UNIX
can communicate if they support common protocols.
The IP address assigned to the WR850 by the service provider. A
public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet. See also
Private IP Address.
Glossary
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