Router | A network device that moves packets of data. A router differs from |
| hubs and switches because it is "intelligent" and can route packets to |
| their final destination. |
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RSA Digital | A public/private RSA key pair used for authentication. The CyberGuard |
Signatures | SG appliance can generate these key pairs. The public keys need to |
| be exchanged between the two parties in order to configure the tunnel. |
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SHA | Secure Hash Algorithm, a 160 bit hash. It is one of two message digest |
| algorithms available in IPSec. |
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Security | Security Parameter Index, an index used within IPsec to keep |
Parameter Index | connections distinct. Without the SPI, two connections to the same |
(SPI) | gateway using the same protocol could not be distinguished. |
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Subnet mask | See "Net mask". |
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Switch | A network device that is similar to a hub, but much smarter. Although |
| not a full router, a switch partically understands how to route Internet |
| packets. A switch increases LAN efficiency by utilizing bandwidth more |
| effectively. |
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TCP/IP | Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The basic protocol for |
| Internet communication. |
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TCP/IP address | Fundamental Internet addressing method that uses the form |
| nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. |
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TripleDES | Using three DES encryptions on a single data block, with at least two |
(3DES) | different keys, to get higher security than is available from a single DES |
| pass. |
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UTC | Coordinated Universal Time. |
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UTP | Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling. A type of Ethernet cable that can |
| operate up to 100Mb/s. Also known as Category 5 or CAT 5. |
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VPN | Virtual Private Networking. When two locations commmunicate |
| securely and effectively across a public network (e.g. the Internet). |
| The three key features of VPN technology are privacy (nobody can see |
| what you are communicating), authentication (you know who you are |
| communicating with), and integrity (nobody can tamper with your |
| messages/data). |
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WAN | Wide Area Network. |
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WINS | Windows Internet Naming Service that manages the association of |
| workstation names and locations with IP addresses. |
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