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FTP
File Transfer Protocol. The Internet protocol (and program) used to transfer files
between hosts.
Idle Timeout
Idle Timeout is designed so that after there is no traffic to the Internet for a pre-
configured amount of time, the connection will automatically be disconnected.
ISP
Internet Service Provider is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet
for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
ISP Gateway Address
The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the
ISP's office.
LAN
Local Area Network is a group of computers and devices connected together in a
relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is
considered a LAN.
MAC Address
MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address
of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a
device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that
corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes
that are often used as the product’s serial number.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
NAT
Network Address Translator is defined by RFC 1631. Enable a LAN network to
use one set of IP address for internal traffic. A NAT box located where the LAN
meets the Internet provides the necessary IP address translation. This helps