Paradyne 8310 MVLt Host routes, Hub, Internet, Intranet, IP Address, Lb0, Link, MAC Address

Glossary

host	A computer attached to a network that shares its information and devices with the rest of
	the network.
host routes	An IP address having a subnet mask of 255.255.255.255.
hub	A device connecting several computers to a LAN.
ICMP	Internet Control Message Protocol. An Internet protocol that allows for the generation of
	error messages, test packets, and information messages related to IP.
IEEE	Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Internet	The worldwide internetwork that predominantly uses the TCP/IP protocol.
intranet	A private network or internet using Internet standards and software, but protected from
	public access.
IP	Internet Protocol. An open networking protocol used for internet packet delivery.
IP Address	Internet Protocol Address. The address assigned to an Internet host.
ISP	Internet Service Provider. A vendor who provides direct access to the Internet.
LAN	Local Area Network. A privately owned and administered data communications network
	limited to a small geographic area.
lb0	Logical Bridge. Equivalent to e1a.
link	The physical connection between one location and another used for data transmission.
MAC	Media Access Control. The lower of the two sublayers of the data link layer, the MAC
	sublayer controls access to shared media.
MAC Address	Media Access Control Address. The unique fixed address of a piece of hardware, normally
	set at the time of manufacture, and used in LAN protocols.
margin (DSL)	The additional noise, measured in dB, that would need to be added to the existing noise on
	a given DSL loop to bring the Bit Error Rate to IE±7 (107).
MCC Card	Management Communications Controller Card. The DSLAM circuit card used to configure
	and monitor the DSLAM.
MIB	Management Information Base. A database of managed objects used by SNMP to provide
	network management information and device control.
MTU	Maximum Transmission Unit.
MVL	Multiple Virtual Lines. A proprietary local loop access technology that permits several
	services to concurrently and discretely use a single copper wire loop.
MVL card	A card with MVL ports used in the 8600, 8800, or 8810 DSLAM.
MVL modem	An endpoint (customer premises) modem that provides high-speed Internet or corporate
	LAN access over twisted-pair copper lines using MVL technology.
NAP	Network Access Provider. The provider of the physical network that permits connection of
	service subscribers to NSPs.
NHR	Next Hop Router. The next router IP address to any given destination.
NMS	Network Management System. A computer system used for monitoring and controlling
	network devices.
NSP	Network Service Provider. A local telephone company or ISP that provides network
	services to subscribers.

8000-A2-GB26-10 January 1999 GL-3