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Routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can
determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.
Simple Network Management Protocol - The network management protocol of
choice for TCP/IP-based Internet.
(1) The Berkeley UNIX mechanism for creating a virtual connection between
processes.
(2) IBM term for software interfaces that allow two UNIX application programs
to talk via TCP/IP protocols.
Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP) - Part of an IEEE standard. A
mechanism for 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. Because a bridge forwards all packets that are not
recognized as being local, some packets can circulate for long periods of time,
eventually degrading system performance. This algorithm ensures only one
path connects any pair of stations, selecting one bridge as the 'root' bridge,
with the highest priority one as identifier, from which all paths should radiate.
A method of fooling network end stations into believing that keep alive signals
have come from and returned to the host. Polls are received and returned
locally at either end
A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned to computer in a
TCP/IP network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to networked
devices that are consistently accessed by multiple users, such as Server PCs,
or printers. If you are using your Router to share your cable or DSL Internet
connection, contact your ISP to see if they have assigned your home a static
IP address. You will need that address during your Router's configuration.