Paradyne COMSPHERE 6700-A2-GB22-00 - Manual (Page 56)

Glossary
GL-10 Issue 1 September 1994
protocol stack
A layered set of protocols that work together to provide a set of
network functions.
R
RAM
RAM is a Random Access Memory.
RFC
Request for comment. The RFC documents describe all aspects
and issues associated with the Internet protocols.
remote
Files, devices, and users not attached to your local machine.
remote host
The computer receiving the network command.
remote printer
IN LPR/LPD, a printer with a special network card, or a PC or
workstation.
router
A router has two or more network interfaces to different
networks. The primary function of a router is to direct packets
between these networks, delivering them to their final
destination or to another router. When used with TCP/IP, the
term refers to an IP gateway that routes data using IP
destination addresses.