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LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Mask - A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for example parts of an IP address.

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

MD5 (Message Digest 5) - An algorithm that produces a 128-bit hash. MD5 is a variation of MD4, and increases MD4 security. MD5 verifies the integrity of the communication and authenticates the origin of the communication.

MDI (Media Dependent Interface) A cable used for end stations.

MDIX (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover) - A cable used for hubs and switches.

MIB (Management Information Base) - MIBs contain information describing specific aspects of network components.

Multicast - Transmits copies of a single packet to multiple ports.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

NMS (Network Management System) - An interface that provides a method of managing a system.

OID (Object Identifier) - Used by SNMP to identify managed objects. In the SNMP Manager/Agent network management paradigm, each managed object must have an OID to identify it.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.

Policing - Determines if traffic levels are within a specified profile. Policing manages the maximum traffic rate used to send or receive packets on an interface.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.

Port Mirroring - Monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from one port to a monitoring port.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.

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