Lantronix Device Server UDS 10 - Manual (Page 133)

Glossary of Terms
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NetBIOS/NetBEUI:
Microsoft's networking protocols for it's LAN Manager and Windows NT products.
Network:
An interconnected system of computers that can communicate with each other and share files, data and
resources.
Network Address:
Every node on a network has one or more addresses associated with it, including at least one fixed
hardware address such as "ae-34-2c-1d-69-f1" assigned by the device's manufacturer. Most nodes also
have protocol specific addresses assigned by a network manager.
Network Management:
Administrative services for managing a network, including configuring and tuning, maintaining
network operation, monitoring network performance, and diagnosing network problems.
NIC:
Network Interface Card, an adapter card that is inserted into a computer, and contains the necessary
software and electronics to enable the station to communicate over the network.
Node:
Any intelligent device connected to the network. This includes terminal servers, host computers, and
any other devices (such as printers and terminals) that are directly connected to the network. A node
can be thought of as any device that has a "hardware address."
NOS:
Network Operating System, the software for a network that runs in a file server and controls access to
files and other resources from multiple users. It provides security and administrative tools. Novell's
NetWare, Banyan's VINES and IBM's LAN Server are NOS examples.
Open System Interconnect (OSI):
See "ISO."
Packet:
A series of bits containing data and control information, including source and destination node
addresses, formatted for transmission from one node to another.