3Com 3C16710 Switch User Manual


 
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IP (Internet Protocol)
is a data communication protocol
used to connect computers and data equipment into
computer networks. It is used on a large international
network called the
Internet
, which is composed of
universities, government facilities, research
institutions and private companies.
IPX
is a Novell
Netware protocol that perfor
ms a
similar function to
I
P.
SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol)
allows you to run the IP
protocol over a serial line connection.
VT100
is a type of terminal which uses AS
CII
characters.
VT100 screens have a text-based appearance.
Telnet
is a network application which enables a workstation
to connect to a device as if it were a terminal, such as
VT100. It is provided as part of IP and is commonly
available with SNMP network management.
A
Modem
(Modulator-Demodulator) is a piece of equipment
used for transmitting computer data over telephone
lines.
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