Juniper Networks J4350 - Manual (Page 114)

J4350 and J6350 Services Router Getting Started Guide
Table 34: Basic Connectivity Terms
Term Definition
domain name Name that identifies the network or subnetwork of a router.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.
gateway Packets destined for IP addresses not identified in the routing table
are sent to the default gateway.
hostname Unique name that identifies a router on the network.
loopback address IP address of a Services Router on logical interface lo0.0 that is always
active and available to external hosts and as the source address for
outgoing packets.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Protocol that provides a reliable way of synchronizing the system time
of a router.
root user A superuser or system administrator who can perform any task in
the file system.
secure shell (SSH) Protocol that provides a secured method of logging in to a remote
network system.
Telnet Software that allows a computer to act as a remote terminal on a
network system.
Basic Connectivity Overview
To connect your Services Router to the network and establish basic connectivity, you
enter information about your network. This overview contains the following topics:
Router Identification on page 95
Root Password on page 95
Time Zone and System Time on page 95
Network Settings on page 96
Default Gateway on page 96
Backup Router on page 96
Loopback Address on page 96
Built–In Ethernet Interface Address on page 97
Management Access on page 97
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