Intellinet Network Solutions 524780 user manual Glossary, 10Base-T, Bridge, Default Gateway Router

7 Glossary

10Base-T

It is an Ethernet standard for a local area network (LAN). 10Base-T uses a twisted pair cable with a maximum length of 100 meters.

AAL

ATM is an adaptation layer that defines the rules governing segmentation and reassembly of data into cells. Different AAL types are suited to different traffic classes.

ADSL

An asymmetric digital subscriber line is an asymmetrical data transmission technology with a high traffic rate downstream and a low traffic rate upstream. ADSL technology satisfies the bandwidth requirement of applications that demand “asymmetric” traffic, such as Web surfing, file downloads and video-on- demand (VOD).

ATM

Asynchronous transfer mode is a Layer 2 protocol supporting high-speed asynchronous data with advanced traffic management and quality-of-service features.

Bridge

A device that connects two or more physical networks and forwards packets between them. Bridges can usually be made to filter packets; that is, to forward only certain traffic. Related devices are repeaters, which simply forward electrical signals from one cable to another, and full-fledged routers, which make routing decisions based on several criteria.

Default Gateway (Router)

Every non-router IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out toward the destination.

DHCP

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.

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