Heritage Kayaks Heritage Series manual A12, Rfc, RJ-11, RJ-45, Routing, Router

A12	Appendix
PPP

Point-to-Point Protocol - A Data Link layer protocol that provides asynchronous and synchronous connectivity between computer/network nodes. It defines how packets of information are exchanged between computers or network nodes connect via a point-to-point connection (as opposed to multipoint or broadcast). Includes standardization for security and compression negotiation.

PVC

Permanent Virtual Circuit - Dedicated connection between end stations. The PVC is made up of 2 parts: the VPI and the VCI. In a PVC number of 0,32, 0 represents the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and 32 represents the Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI).

RFC 1483

Protocol that encapsulates ATM cells into logical data link frames.

RFC

Request for Comment - A series of documents used to exchange information and standards about the Internet.

RIP

Routing Information Protocol - A protocol used for the transmission of IP routing information.

RJ-11

A telephone-industry standard connector type, usually containing four pins.

RJ-45

A telephone-industry standard connector type, usually containing eight pins.

Routing

A network layer function that determines the path for transmitting packets through a network from source to destination.

Router

A device that supports network communications. A router can connect identical network types, However—unless a gateway is available—a common protocol, such as TCP/IP, must be used over both networks. Routers may be equipped to provide WAN line support to the LAN devices they serve. They may also provide various management and monitoring functions as well as a variety of configuration capabilities.