Motorola WPCI810GP manual Ping, Ppp, Pptp

Section 5 Glossary

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.

Private IP Address

An IP address assigned to a computer on the LAN by the DHCP server for a specified lease time. Private IP addresses are invisible to devices on the Internet. See also Public IP Address.

Protocol

A formal set of rules and conventions for exchanging data. Different computer types (for example PC, UNIX®, or mainframe) can communicate if they support common protocols.

Public IP Address

The IP address assigned by the service provider. A public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet. See also Private IP Address.

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RJ-11

The most common type of connector for household or office phones.

RJ-45

An 8-pin modular connector; the most common connector type for 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet networks.

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