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multi-bridged environment. When three or more LAN's segments are
connected via bridges, a loop can occur. Because a bridge forwards all
packets that are not recognized as being local, therefore some packets
may circulate for long periods of time, eventually degrading system
performance. This algorithm ensures only one path connects any pair of
stations, selecting one bridge as the 'root' bridge, with the highest priority
one as identifier, from which all paths should radiate.
Spoofing
A method of fooling network end stations into believing that keep alive
signals have come from and returned to the host. Polls are received and
returned locally at either end.
Static IP Addresses
A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned to computer in a
TCP/IP network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to networked
devices that are consistently accessed by multiple users, such as Server
PCs, or printers. If you are using your Router to share your cable or DSL
Internet connection, contact your ISP to see if they have assigned your
home a static IP address. You will need that address during your Router's
configuration.
Subnet
For routing purposes, IP networks can be divided into logical subnets by
using a subnet mask. Values below those of the mask are valid addresses
on the subnet.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol - The major transport protocol in the
Internet suite of protocols provides reliable, connection-oriented full-duplex
streams.
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol - A simple file transfer protocol (a simplified
version of FTP) that is often used to boot diskless workstations and other
network devices such as routers over a network (typically a LAN).
Telnet
The virtual terminal protocol in the Internet suite of protocols - Allows users
of one host to log into a remote host and act as normal terminal users of
that host.
Transparent bridging
The intelligence necessary for making relaying decisions exists in the