Zte ZXV10 H11X User Manual page 142

ZXV10 H11X (V1.0)Home Gateway User's Manual
Each address covers the network address, optional subnet address
and host address. Network address and subnet address are
combined for routing, host address is used to identify the
independent host in the network or subnet, subnet mask is used to
get network and subnet information from the IP address. CIDR
provides a new approach for resolving IP address and subnet mask,
which is also called Internet address.
IPSec
IPSec is a virtual private network protocol widely supported in the
industry. The user can set up IPSec VPN to strengthen security and
reliability in data transmission.
ISP
ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides Internet access services for
the individual and company.
LAN
LAN is a networking environment connecting some communication
devices (computers, terminals and printers) in such limited areas as
the room and campus.
MAC Address
MAC (Media Access Control) address is the L2 address parameter of
network node. Each network device (like the network adapter, hub
and switch) has its specific MAC address ID, and L2 switch sends
data to the correct destination node by judging the destination MAC
address of the packet.
NAT
NAT (Network Address Translation) should be used to translate the
private network address into the public network address of WAN port
when multiple computers in the LAN share an IP address to access
Internet.
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