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A protocol that allows communication between multiple nodes on a LAN and the Internet using a single IP
address. This avoids the necessity to obtain an IP address for every node on the LAN. Sometimes called
dynamic NAT.
NetBIOS
A network communications protocol used on PC LANs. NetBIOS is a software interface designed by IBM
and provides a vendor independent interface for the IBM PC and compatible systems to communicate with
each other.
Network
See Local Area Network. A group of computer systems and other computer devices that communicate with
one another.
Node
A single, addressable device on a network. Client PCs, networked printers, and access devices are nodes.
NIC – Network Interface Card
A removable device, or network interface card, designed to fit into a PC card slot and provide LAN
services.
NT-1
ISDN equipment that terminates an ISDN line in most of the world. In most countries, the NT-1 is built
into the ISDN wall jack. In the United States and Canada, users must provide the NT-1. NT-1 devices
provide a S/T interface to the end-user. See also S/T interface, U interface.
PAP -PPP authentication protocol
A protocol to ensure ensuring secure network access on a point-to-point connection.
Port number
In the context of this manual a TCP or UDP number that TCP/IP-based service or application. Telnet, for
example, is identified with TCP port 23. Port numbers are used to make filtering decisions.
POTS – Plain Old Telephone Service
An acronym to describe a standard analog telephone line.
PPP - Point to Point Protocol
A protocol for framing IP packets and transmitting them over a serial line.
RFC - Request for Comment
RFCs are a series of documents used to exchange information and standards about the Internet. They are
available at
http://info.Internet.isi.edu .
RIP -Routing Information Protocol
A protocol used for the transmission of IP routing information.
RJ-11
A telephone connector type containing four pins, two of which are usually active. RJ-11 connectors are
primarily used for POTS connections.
RJ-45
A telephone connector type containing eight pins, two (U-interface and 10Base-T) or four (S/T interface)
are usually active.
Internet access device
A device that intelligently connects networks to each other. The OmniConnect is an access device.