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relaying
The process of moving data along a path determined by a routing process. The
data is relayed between a source and a destination.
remote (device)
Any network device that is accessible only by means of communication over
a digital or analog (dial-up) network.
RFC
Request for Comment. These documents are the standards for the IP protocol.
RIP
Routing Information Protocol. A distance-vector protocol in the IP suite (used
by IP and IPX network-layer protocol) that enables routers in the same
autonomous system to exchange routing information by means of periodic
updates.
ROM
Read-Only Memory.
router
A device that forwards traffic between networks, based on network layer
information and routing tables. A router decides which path network traffic
follows, using routing protocols to gain information about the network and
algorithms to choose the best route based on a routing matrix.
SA
Security Association. See tunnel.
SHA
Secure Hash Algorithm. An authentication algorithm that uses hash security.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A service designed specifically for electronic
mail that functions as a unified post office for addressing mail to all users on
all nodes of wide area and local area networks.
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