NETGEAR DSL Modem Internet Gateway DG814 - Manual (Page 106)

Reference Manual for the Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway
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Glossary
Routing Information
Protocol A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one
another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources
and destinations.
Subnet Mask See netmask.
UTP Unshielded twisted pair. The cable used by 10BASE-T and 100BASE-Tx
Ethernet networks.
VCI Virtual Channel Identifier. Together with the VPI, defines a Virtual Channel
through an ATM network. Used by ATM switching equipment to route data
through the network.
VPI Virtual Path Identifier. Together with the VCI, defines a Virtual Channel
through an ATM network. Used by ATM switching equipment to route data
through the network.
VPN Virtual Private Network. A method for securely transporting data between two
private networks by using a public network such as the Internet as a
connection.
WAN See wide area network.
Wide Area Network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local
area networks. The Internet is a large WAN.
Windows Internet
Naming Service WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving
Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. If a remote network
contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that
WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote
network using Network Neighborhood.
WINS See Windows Internet Naming Service.