Buffalo WLI-U2-AG108HP User Manual page 34

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol):
The protocol used to define and deliver
electronic mail (E-mail) from one location
to another.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Pro-
tocol: An application layer protocol that
outlines the formal structure for communi-
cation among network devices.
Static IP Address: A permanent IP ad-
dress is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP
network. Also known as global IP.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair
cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide
extra protection from external interfering
signals.
Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address di-
vided into 4 parts separated by periods.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Proto-
col/Internet Protocol: Protocol used by
computers when communicating across
the Internet or Intranet.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol):
Simple form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol),
which Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol),
rather than TCP/IP for data transport and
provides no security features.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol):
An encryption method replacing WEP.
TKIP uses random IV and frequent key
exchanges.
Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area
Network) or other communications system.
Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2
or more pair of insulated wires twisted
together.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com-
munication method (protocol) that offers a
limited amount of service when messages
are exchanged between computers in a
network. UDP is used as an alternative to
TCP/IP.

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