SMC Networks Barricade SMC7401BRA User Manual page 109

Protocol Multiplexing
See Multiprotocol Encapsulation
Quality of Service (QoS)
A network protocol used to specify a guaranteed throughput level. This
protocol is often used by ATM providers to guarantee their customers a
minimum end-to-end latency.
Rate Adaptive ADSL (RADSL)
An ADSL service that automatically adjusts the transmission rate
depending on line quality and loading to ensure data quality (such as,
keeping within a maximum error rate).
RFC 1483
An open standard that describes two encapsulation methods for carrying
network interconnect traffic over ATM, specifically LLC/SNAP and VC
multiplexing.
RFC 1577
An open standard that describes a direct replacement for IP links between
routers, using IP to ATM address mapping.
RFC 2516
An open standard that describes how to use PPP to bridge multiprotocol
traffic over Ethernet to the ISP's router.
RFC 2364
An open standard that describes how to use ATM for framing PPP
encapsulated packets.
Router
A device used to interconnect networks over local or wide areas and
provide traffic control and filtering functions.
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