SMC Networks SMC7204BRA manual Routing, Rule, Splitterless

Terminology

RJ-11(Registered Jack Standard-11)

The standard plug used to connect telephones, fax machines, modems, etc. to a telephone jack. It is a 6-pin connector usually containing four wires.

RJ-45(Registered Jack Standard-45)

The 8-pin plug used in transmitting data over phone lines. Ethernet cabling usually uses this type of connector.

routing

Forwarding data between your network and the Internet on the most efficient route, based on the data's destination IP address and current network conditions. A device that performs routing is called a router.

rule

See filtering rule, NAT rule.

SDNS (Secondary Domain Name System (server))

A DNS server that can be used if the primary DSN server is not available. See DNS.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

The TCP/IP protocol used for network management.

splitter

A device that splits off the voice component of the DSL signal to a separate line, so that data and telephone service each have their own wiring and jacks. The splitter is installed by your telephone company where the DSL line enters your home. The CO also contains splitters that separate the voice and data signals, sending voice to the PSTN and data on high-speed lines to the Internet. See also CO, PSTN, splitterless, microfilter.

splitterless

A type of DSL installation where no splitter is installed, saving the cost of a service call by the telephone company. Instead,

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