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email on a TCP/IP network.
In general, spoofing is a term used in networking to describe the ways in which
software and hardware can be fooled. An example of this would be spoofing a
Spoofing
MAC address. Spoofing a MAC address will alter the header of a packet to make it
appear as if a message was sent from an authorized computer.
A subnet mask is used determine whether traffic generated by network devices will
Subnet
be directed internally within the LAN or externally over the Internet connection
Mask
based upon the ultimate destination address (i.e. IP address) of that traffic.
Syslog is a standard for logging messages in an IP network. The term is often
used to refer to the protocol for logging the messages as well as the file containing
Syslog
the messages. Syslog is typically used for computer system management and
security auditing.
Transmision Control Protocol. A protocol for transmitting data over a network, such
TCP as the Internet, that requires the recipient of the data to acknowledge it has been
received.
Traceroute is a utility used to determine the route a packet has taken from your
Traceroute
computer, across the Internet, to its specified destination.
User Datagram Protocol. UDP enables programs on networked computers to send
UDP
short messages to one another.
Universal Plug and Play. UPnP is a standard that enables devices to be plugged
UPnP
into a network and automatically know about each other.
Virtual Private Network. A VPN is a private network used to communicate over the
VPN public Internet. It is often used by companies to connect remote sites or users
together.
Wide Area Network. A WAN is a network that covers a relatively broad geographic
WAN
area.
View the Terms of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Pay particular attention to
Section 11 which explains limitations on Warranty, Remedy and Liability.
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