Glossary
cation among network devices.
Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals.
Subnet Mask: An
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Inter- net Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol): Simple form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and pro- vides no security features.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An
encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchang- es.
Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.
Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted to- gether.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com- munication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP.
Uplink: Link to the next level up in a com- munication hierarchy.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable.
WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking
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