Glossary, cont’d
Ping is a utility that tests network connections. It is used to determine if the host has an operating connection and is able to exchange information with another host.
Port number is a preassigned address within a server that provides a direct route from the application to the Transport layer or from the Transport layer to the application of a TCP/IP system.
Powered Ethernet is a standard (802.3af) that provides power to network devices by utilizing the existing Ethernet connection, thereby eliminating the need for additional, external power supplies.
Static IP refers to an IP address that has been specifically (instead of
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the communication protocol (language) of the Internet. Computers and devices with direct access to the Internet are provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program to allow them to send and receive information in an understandable form.
Telnet is a utility available on most PCs that allows the computer system to communicate with one of its remote users/ clients. A user who wishes to access a remote system initiates a Telnet session, using the address of the remote client. The user may be prompted to provide a user name and password if the client is set up to require them.
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