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PPP
Point-to-Point Protocol - A Data Link layer protocol that provides
asynchronous and synchronous connectivity between
computer/network nodes. It defines how packets of information are
exchanged between computers or network nodes connect via a
point-to-point connection (as opposed to multipoint or broadcast).
Includes standardization for security and compression negotiation.
PVC
Permanent Virtual Circuit - Dedicated connection between end
stations. The PVC is made up of 2 parts: the VPI and the VCI. In a
PVC number of 0,32, 0 represents the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and
32 represents the Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI).
RFC 1483
Protocol that encapsulates ATM cells into logical data link frames.
RFC
Request for Comment - A series of documents used to exchange
information and standards about the Internet.
RIP
Routing Information Protocol -
A protocol used for the transmission
of IP routing information.
RJ-11
A telephone-industry standard connector type, usually containing
four pins.
RJ-45
A telephone-industry standard connector type, usually containing
eight pins.
Routing
A network layer function that determines the path for transmitting
packets through a network from source to destination.
Router
A device that supports network communications. A router can
connect identical network types, However—unless a gateway is
available—a common protocol, such as TCP/IP, must be used over
both networks. Routers may be equipped to provide WAN line
support to the LAN devices they serve. They may also provide
various management and monitoring functions as well as a variety of
configuration capabilities.
Routing table