Filter
Top Products
Reference Manual for the Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway
4 Glossary
Routing Information
Protocol
A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one
another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources
and
destinations.
Subnet Mask
See netmask.
UTP
Unshielded twisted pair. The cable used by 10BASE-T and 100BASE-Tx
Ethernet networks.
VCI
Virtual Channel Identifier. Together with the VPI, defines a Virtual Channel
through an ATM network. Used by ATM switching equipment to route data
through the network.
VPI
Virtual Path Identifier. Together with the VCI, defines a Virtual Channel
through an ATM network. Used by ATM switching equipment to route data
through the network.
VPN
Virtual Private Network. A method for securely transporting data between two
private networks by using a public network such as the Internet as a
connection.
WAN
See wide area network.
Wide Area Network
WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local
area networks. The Internet is a large WAN.
Windows Internet
Naming Service
WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving
Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. If a remote network
contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that
WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote
network using Network Neighborhood.
WINS
See Windows Internet Naming Service.