Motorola SVG2500 manual Term Definition ROM, Rts, Sdu, Sid, Sme, Smtp, Snmp, Soho

17 GLOSSARY
TERM	DEFINITION
ROM	read-only memory
router	On IP networks, a device connecting at least two networks,
	which may or may not be similar. A router is typically located at a
	gateway between networks. A router operates on OSI network
	layer 3. It filters packets based on the IP address, examining
	the source and destination IP addresses to determine the
	best route on which to forward them.
	A router is often included as part of a network switch. A router
	can also be implemented as software on a computer.
routing table	A table listing available routes that is used by a router to
	determine the best route for a packet.
RTS	request to send

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TERM	DEFINITION
scope	The set of IP addresses that a DHCP server can lease to clients.
server	In a client/server architecture, a dedicated computer that supplies
	files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing to
	clients.
service	A company providing data or telephone services to
provider	subscribers.
SDU	service data unit
SID	A service ID is a unique 14-bit identifier the CMTS assigns to a
	cable modem or gateway that identifies the traffic type it carries
	(for example, data or voice). The SID provides the basis for the
	CMTS to allocate bandwidth to the cable modem and
	implement CoS.
SME	small and medium enterprise
SMTP	Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for
	transferring e-mail.
SNMP	Simple Network Management Protocol is a standard to monitor
	and manage networks and network devices. Data is exchanged
	using PDU messages.
SOHO	small office home office
spectrum	A specified range of frequencies used for transmission of
	electromagnetic signals.
spectrum	An allocation of portions of the available electromagnetic
allocation	spectrum for specific services, such as AM, FM, or personal
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