Paradyne JetFusion Integrated Access Device User Manual
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Router. Network layer device that uses one or more metrics to determine 
the optimal path to forward network traffic. Routers forward packets from 
one network to another based on network layer information. a router may 
connect networks using various protocols by encapsulating data within 
another network’s packet format or by removing layers of packet 
formatting.
SNMP. Simple Network Management Protocol. Network management 
protocol used in TCP/IP networks. SNMP provides a way to monitor and 
control network devices and to manage configurations, Statistics 
collection, performance and security.
Subnet Mask. 32-bit address mask that indicates the bits of an IP address 
used for the subnet address.
SVC. Switched Virtual Circuit. Virtual circuit that is dynamically established 
on demand and is torn down when transmission is complete.
T1. Network connection with a capacity of 1.544 Mbps, divided into 24 
separate channels (or DS0s).
TCP/IP. Protocols used for IP networks, such as the Internet, Intranets and 
many LANs. IP networks are connectionless, packet switching networks.
TFTP. Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Simplified version of FTP that 
transfers files from one computer to another over a network.
WAN. Wide Area Network. Data communications network that serves 
users across a broad geographic area and often uses transmission 
devices provided by common carriers. Frame Relay is an example of a 
WAN.
