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Route
The path that network traffic takes from its source to its destination. The route a datagram
may follow can include many gateways and many physical networks.
In the Intern
et, each datagram is routed separately.
Router
A system is responsible for making decisions about which of several paths network (or
Internet) traffic will follow. To do this, it uses a routing protocol to gain information abo
network and algorithms to choose the best route based on several criteria known as
"routing metrics".
Routing Table
In
formation stored within a router that contains network path and status information. It is
used to s
elect the most appropriate route to forward information along.
Routing Information Protocol
R
outers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine
minim
um distance paths between sources and destinations.
SNMP
S
imple Network Management Protocol - The network management protocol of choice for
TCP/IP
-based Internet.
SOCKET
(1) The Berkeley UNIX mec
(2) IBM
term for software interfaces that allow two UNIX application programs to talk via
TCP/IP protocols.
S
panning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP)
Spanning-Tree Bridge P
detecting and preventing loops from occurring in a multi-bridged environment.
When three or more LAN's segments are connected via bridges, a loop can occur. Bec
of a bridge forwards all packets that are not recognized as being local,
some packets can circulate
p
erformance. This algorithm ensures only one path connects any pair of stations, selecting
one br
idge as the 'root' bridge, with the highest priority one as identifier, from which all
paths should radiate.
hanism for creating a virtual connection between processes.
rotocol (STP) - Part of an IEEE standard. A mechanism for
for long periods of time, eventually degrading system
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