Glossary

Telnet

Virtual terminal protocol in the Internet suite of protocols. Allows the user of one host

 

computer to log into a remote host computer and interact as a normal terminal user for that

 

host.

terminal emulation

Software that allows a PC to mimic the signals of a specific type of terminal, such as a

 

VT100 or 3270, to communicate with a device requiring that terminal interface.

TFTP

Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A standard TCP/IP protocol that allows simple file transfer to

 

and from a remote system without directory or file listing. TFTP is used when FTP is not

 

available.

TraceRoute

A program that lists the hosts in the path to a specified destination.

upstream

In the direction of the telephone network.

XTACACS

See Authentication Server.

GL-4

May 1998

8000-A2-GB26-00

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