PVC: Permanent Virtual Circuit. Virtual circuit that is permanently established.
QoS: Quality of Service. The expected data loss or latency.
remote access: Communication from a remote location or facility through a data link.
remote digital loopback test: This test loops the remote digital receiver output back into the transmitter input.
remote host: The computer receiving the network commands.
RFC: Request for Comments. Documents published by the Internet Engineering Task Force pertaining to Internet protocols and policies.
RIP: Routing Information Protocol. The protocol governing the exchange of routing information.
RJ11: A
RJ45: An
router:
routing table: A table that lists routing paths to enable a node to route traffic to another node in the network.
server: Hardware or software that offers a specific service, such as database management, to a client.
SHDSL: Symmetric High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Loop. A DSL technology that allows symmetrical transmissions over longer distances. Defined by the G991.2 ITU standard.
SLA: Service Level Agreement. A contract between a service provider and a customer, which guarantees a minimum level or quality of service to the customer.
SMTP: Simple Mail Transport Protocol. A protocol used to transfer
SNMP agent: An application program that enables communication between a management system and a device.
SNMP trap: A message sent to a SNMP manager to communicate information about changes in the network, such as a device being reset.
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