ping

Packet Internet (or Inter-Network) Groper

 

A program used to verify whether the host associated with an IP

 

address is online. It can also be used to reveal the IP address for

 

a given domain name.

port

A physical access point to a device such as a computer or router,

 

through which data flows into and out of the device.

protocol

A set of rules governing the transmission of data. In order for a

 

data transmission to work, both ends of the connection have to

 

follow the rules of the protocol.

remote

In a physically separate location. For example, an employee

 

away on travel who logs in to the company’s intranet is a remote

 

user.

RJ-45

Registered Jack Standard-45

 

The 8-pin plug used in transmitting data over phone lines.

 

Ethernet cabling usually uses this type of connector.

RMON

Remote Monitoring

 

Extensions to SNMP, provide comprehensive network

 

monitoring capabilities.

routing

Forwarding data between your network and the Internet on the

 

most efficient route, based on the data’s destination IP address

 

and current network conditions. A device that performs routing is

 

called a router.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol

 

The TCP/IP protocol used for network management.

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