MAC Layer
A
Managed Mode
Provides switch management through a web interface, and maintains the device configuration through power cycles.
Mask
A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for example parts of an IP address.
MDI
Media Dependent Interface. A cable used for end stations.
MDIX
Media Dependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). A cable used for hubs and switches.
Multicast
Transmits copies of a single packet to multiple ports.
P
Packets
Blocks of information for transmission in packet switched systems.
PING
Packet Internet Groper. Verifies if a specific IP address is available. A packet is sent to another IP address and waits for a reply. This utility is essentially a System Administrator’s tool used to verify if network connections are intact. PING uses the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo function.
Port
Physical ports provide connecting components that allow microprocessors to communicate with peripheral equipment.
Port Mirroring
Monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from one port to a monitoring port.
Port Speed
Indicates port speed of the port. Port speeds include:
•Ethernet 10 Mbps
•Fast Ethernet 100Mbps
•Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps
Protocol
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