Motorola WE800G Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 65)

GLOSSARY SECTION 5

SECTION 5, GLOSSARY 5-7

Network

Two or more computers connected to communicate with each

other. Networks have traditionally been connected using some

kind of wiring.

NIC

A Network Interface Card converts computer data to serial data in

a packet format that it sends over the LAN. A NIC is installed in

an expansion slot or can be built-in. Every Ethernet NIC has a

MAC address permanently saved in its ROM.

Packet

The unit of data that is routed between the sender and

destination on the Internet or other packet-switched network.

PCMCIA

The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association

sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable

computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that

can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as

Ethernet connectivity.

PING

A network utility that tests host reachability by sending a small

packet to the host and waiting for a reply. If you PING a computer

IP address and receive a reply, you know the computer is

reachable over the network. It also stands for “Packet InterNet

Groper.”

Port Triggering

A mechanism that allows incoming communication with specified

applications.

PPP

Point-to-Point Protocol is used to transport other protocols,

typically for simple links over serial lines. It is most commonly

used to access the Internet with a dial-up modem.

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Used by many DSL Internet

Service Providers for broadband connection.

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol encapsulates other protocols. It

is a new technology to create VPNs developed jointly by several

vendors.

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