EXFO ETS-1000G - Manual (Page 185)

Glossary
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Gateway
A network device that allows connecting two or more different-type
network systems and transforms the data streams being transmitted
between them.
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol. A network protocol that is a part of the
TCP/IP protocol stack. It is mainly used for the transmission of error
messages and messages about other exceptions that occur during data
communication.
IEEE 802.1Q
A standard that defines changes in the Ethernet frame structure which
allow transmitting VLAN information over the network.
IP
Internet Protocol. One of main protocols of the TCP/IP protocol family that
enables the non-guaranteed packet delivery which doesn't require
establishing a connection to the recipient.
IP address
Internet Protocol address. A unique identifier (address) of the device
connected to the unified network based on the TCP/IP protocol family. It is
represented in the form of a 32-bit binary number.
Jabber frame
A data packet that exceeds 1518 bytes in size and has an invalid checksum.
LAN
Local Area Network. A network that covers a relatively small territory (for
example, Ethernet). It features a high data rate (from 10 Mbps to several
Gbps) and a low error rate.