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LOSSARY
Glossary-6
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
An application protocol offering network management services in
the Internet suite of protocols.
Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA)
A technology that checks your network for any loops. A loop can
often occur in complicated network systems or systems with
redundant links. Spanning-tree detects and directs data along the
shortest path, maximizing the performance and efficiency of the
network.
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
See Spanning Tree Algorithm.
Straight-through Port
An RJ-45 port which does not cross the receive an d transmit
signals internally so it can be connected with straight-through
twisted-pair cable to any device having a cros sover port. Also
referred to as a “Daisy-Chain” port.
Switched Ports
Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments.
Telnet
Defines a remote communication facility for interfacing to a
terminal device over TCP/IP.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol,
and IP as the network layer protocol.
UTP
Unshielded twisted-pair cable.