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Glossary
An extension of the Internet 32-bit addressing scheme that allows the
Subnet Address —
separation of physical or logical networks within the single network number assigned to an
organization. TCP/IP entities outside this organization have no knowledge of the internal
"subnetting."
A 32-bit internet protocol address mask used to identify a particular
Subnet Mask —
subnetwork.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Refers to a set of internetworking
TCP/IP —
protocols developed by the U.S. Department of Defense that define a two level layered approach
for interoperability. TCP provides a connection-oriented Transport layer ensuring end-to-end
reliability in data transmission. IP provides for Network layer connectivity using connectionless
datagrams.
Internet standard protocol for remote terminal emulation that allows a user to
TELNET —
remotely log in to another device and appear as if directly connected.
Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A simplified version of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
TFTP —
allowing for file transfer between computers over a network.
Transparent Bridging — Bridging technique used in Ethernet networks that allows transfer of
frames across intermediate nodes using tables associating end nodes with bridging addresses.
Bridges are unknown to the end nodes.
UDP — User Datagram Protocol. A connectionless protocol used to pass packets across an
internet network, requiring no handshaking between source and destination.
Watchdog Frames — Frames sent out by servers to clients, under IPX, to verify that clients are
still logged on.
A communications network that is geographically dispersed thus
Wide Area Network —
requiring links provided by communications carriers.
Computer or terminal used by the systems administration or user.
Workstation —
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