Glossary
Script: A macro or batch fi le containing instruc- tions and used by a computer to perform a task.
Server: Any computer that makes fi les or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to defi ne and deliver electronic mail
SNMP (Simple Network Management Proto- col: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices.
Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide ex- tra protection from external interfering signals.
Subnet Mask: An
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/In- ternet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges.
Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.
Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com- munication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP.
Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communi- cation hierarchy.
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable.
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