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13. Network Glossary
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Megabits Per Second. One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data
transmission.
Packet
A unit of data sent over a network.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol. A set of protocols for managing complex networks.
The SNMP network contains three key elements: managed devices, agents, and
network-management system (NMS). Managed devices are network devices that contain
SNMP agents. SNMP agents are programs that reside SNMP capable device’s firmware to
provide SNMP configuration service. The NMS typically is PC-based software that can
monitor and control managed devices remotely.
Subnet Mask
An address code mask that determines the size of the network. An IP subnet are
determined by performing a BIT-wise AND operation between the IP address and the
subnet mask. By changing the subnet mask, you can change the scope and size of a
network.
TFTP
Trivial File transfer Protocol. A file transfer protocol, with the functionality of a very basic
form of FTP. It is used to transfer small amounts of data between hosts on a network, such
as Switch firmware.
WDS
Wireless Distribution System. WDS defines how multiple wireless Access Point or
Wireless Router can connect together to form one single wireless network without using
wired uplinks. WDS associate each other by MAC address, each device
Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity. An interoperability certification for wireless local area network (LAN)