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PPP.Point-to-Point Protocol. Provides a method for transmitting datagrams over serial router-to-router or host-to-network connections using synchronous or asynchronous circuits.

Pre-Shared Key. The Pre-Shared Key is a parameter used for authenticating each side. The value can be an ASCII or Hex and a maximum of 64 charac- ters.

Pre-Shared Key Type. The Pre-Shared Key Type classifies the Pre-Shared Key. SafeHarbour supports ASCII or HEX types

protocol. Formal set of rules and conventions that specify how information can be exchanged over a network.

PSTN. Public Switched Telephone Network.

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QoS. Quality of Service. The ability of a network to prioritize certain kinds of network traffic to provide reserved bandwidth and reduced latency needed by some real-time and interactive traffic such as voice and video over IP. QoS also provides priority for one or more flows, such that one flow does not make other flows fail.

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repeater. Device that regenerates and propagates electrical signals between two network segments. Also known as a hub.

RFC. Request for Comment. Set of documents that specify the conventions and standards for TCP/IP networking.

RIP. Routing Information Protocol. Protocol responsible for distributing infor- mation about available routes and networks from one router to another.

RJ-11.Four-pin connector used for telephones.

RJ-45.Eight-pin connector used for 10BaseT (twisted pair Ethernet) net- works.

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