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host computer: A communications device that enables users to run applications programs to perform such functions as text editing, program execution, access to data bases, etc.
internet: A set of networks connected together by routers. This is a general term, not to be confused with the large,
internet address, IP address: Any computing device that uses the Internet Protocol (IP) must be assigned an internet or IP address. This is a
IP (Internet Protocol): A networking protocol developed for use on computer systems that use the UNIX operating system. Often used with Ethernet cabling systems. In this manual, IP is used as an umbrella term to cover all packets and networking operations that include the use of the Internet Protocol. See also TCP/IP.
IP address, IP host address, IP network address: See internet address.
IP broadcast: See broadcast.
ISP (Internet service provider): A company that provides
ITU (International Telecommunication Union): United Nations specialized agency for telecommunications. Successor to CCITT.
LAN (local area network): A privately owned network that offers
MIB (management information base): A standardized structure for SNMP management information.
modem: A device used to convert digital signals from a computer into analog signals that can be transmitted across standard analog (not ISDN) telephone lines. Modem is a contraction of
NAT (Network Address Translation): A feature that allows communication between the LAN connected to the Netopia ISDN Router and the Internet using a single IP address, instead of having a separate IP address for each computer on the network.
NetBIOS: A network communications protocol used on PC LANs.
network: A group of computer systems and other computer devices that communicate with one another.
network administrator: A person who coordinates the design, installation, and management of a network. A network administrator is also responsible for troubleshooting and for adding new users to the network.
network log: A record of the names of devices, location of wire pairs,
node: See host.
packet: A group of