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switch: A device which filters, forwards and floods packets based on the packet's destination
address. The switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based
on this information to be used for the switching decision.
TCP/IP: A layered set of communications protocols providing Telnet terminal emulation, FTP file
transfer, and other services for communication among a wide range of computer equipment.
Telnet: A TCP/IP application protocol that provides virtual terminal service, letting a user log in
to another computer system and access a host as if the user were connected directly to the host.
TFTP: Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Allows you to transfer files (such as software upgrades)
from a remote device using your switch's local management capabilities.
UDP: User Datagram Protocol. An Internet standard protocol that allows an application program
on one device to send a datagram to an application program on another device.
VLAN: Virtual LAN. A group of location- and topology-independent devices that communicate as
if they are on a common physical LAN.
VT100: A type of terminal which uses ASCII characters. VT100 screens have a text-based
appearance.
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