2GLOSSARY
Ethernet Segment A group of
IP Internet Protocol. The protocol governing packet forwarding within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite of standards developed and used on the Internet.
IP Address Internet Protocol address. A unique identifier for a machine attached to a network made up of two or more interconnected local area or wide area networks.
LAN Local Area Network. A data communications network spanning a limited geographical area, such as a single building or campus. It provides communication between computers and peripherals. LANs are distinguished by their small geographical size, high data rate, and low error rate.
LEC LAN Emulation Client. ATM Forum defined specifications in support of
LES LAN Emulation Server. ATM Forum defined specifications in support of
LECS LAN Emulation Configuration Server. ATM Forum defined specifications in support of
LE ARP LAN Emulation Address Resolution Protocol. The LE ARP is a request for address resolution from a LE Client to the network in order to get an ATM address of another client for connection establishment.
MIB Management Information Base. A database of network management information that describes the specifics of individual network components.
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