SMC Networks SMC7204BRA manual Host, In-line filter, Internet, Intranet

Terminology

host

A device (usually a computer) connected to a network.

HTTP (Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol)

HTTP is the main protocol used to transfer data from web sites so that it can be displayed by web browsers. See also web browser.

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

An Internet protocol used to report errors and other network-related information. The ping command makes use of ICMP.

IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)

An Internet protocol that enables a computer to share information about its membership in multicast groups with adjacent routers. A multicast group of computers is one whose members have designated as interested in receiving specific content from the others. Multicasting to an IGMP group can be used to simultaneously update the address books of a group of mobile computer users or to send company newsletters to a distribution list.

in-line filter

See Microfilter.

Internet

The global collection of interconnected networks used for both private and business communications.

intranet

A private, company-internal network that looks like part of the Internet (users access information using web browsers), but is accessible only by employees.

IP

See TCP/IP.

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