subnet mask

A binary value used to divide IP networks into

 

smaller sub-networks or subnets. This mask is

 

used to help determine whether IP packets need

 

to be forwarded on to other subnets.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

 

Suite of protocols that act as the base protocol

 

for the Internet.

TCP port

A logical connection point in the software of a

 

TCP host or device. When two IP devices talk,

 

they establish a socket which consists of a

 

source and destination TCP port number on both

 

ends.

telnet

Command and protocol to establish a terminal

 

connection between two hosts on an IP network.

UTP

Unshielded Twisted Pair. A cable used for

 

telephone and computer-to-computer

 

connections.

WAN

Wide Area Network.

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