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filtering rule A rule that specifies what kinds of data the a routing device will
accept and/or reject. Filtering rules are defined to operate on an interface (or multiple interfaces) and in a particular
direction (upstream, downstream, or both).
FTP File Transfer Protocol
A program used to transfer files between computers connected to the Internet. Common uses include uploading new
or updated files to a web server, and downloading files from a web server.
host A device (usually a computer) connected to a network.
HTTP Hyper-Text
Transfer Protocol
HTTP is the main protocol used to transfer data from web sites so that it can be displayed by web browsers. See
also web browser, web site.
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
An Internet protocol used to report errors and other network-related information. The ping command makes use of
ICMP.
Internet The global collection of interconnected networks used for both
private and business communications.
intranet A private, company-internal network that looks like part of the
Internet (users access information using web browsers), but is accessible only by employees.
IP See TCP/IP.
IP address Internet Protocol address
The address of a host (computer) on the Internet, consisting of four numbers, each from 0 to 255, separated by
periods, e.g., 209.191.4.240. An IP address consists of a network ID that identifies the particular network the host
belongs to, and a host ID uniquely identifying the host itself on that network. A network mask is used to define the
network ID and the host ID. Because IP addresses are difficult to remember, they usually have an associated domain
name that can be specified instead. See also domain name, network mask.
ISP Internet Service Provider
A company that provides Internet access to its customers, usually for a fee.
LAN Local Area Network
A network limited to a small geographic area, such as a home, office, or small building.
LED Light Emitting Diode
An electronic light-emitting device. The indicator lights on the front of the SL-1 000 are LEDs.
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