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Appendix B: Glossary
RARP (reverse address resolution protocol)
A protocol that binds MAC addresses to specific IP addresses.
RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing)
A data processing technology in which functions are performed using the
least possible number of instructions to yield very fast processing.
segment
When two or more networks are interconnected to form an internetwork,
the original networks are referred to as segments.
service
A set of functions offered to a user by a provider.
SNMP (simple network management protocol)
A TCP/IP protocol for communication between a network management
system and a network device.
source address filtering
A switch or bridge function that forwards or rejects data, depending on
the data's source address.
static address
Addresses manually entered into the Bridge Address Table (as opposed to
those automatically learned by the FN10).
STP (spanning tree protocol)
A protocol that ensures that only one path will be used between two
devices; prevents active loops (multiple paths to devices), by closing
redundant paths. With STP operating, a redundant link serves as a backup
link only if a normal path fails.
switch
An intelligent, protocol independent device used to connect similar or
dissimilar LANs.
symbol
The smallest signaling element used by the MAC sublayer. Each symbol
corresponds to a specific sequence of code bits to be transmitted by the
physical layer.
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