RadioLAN DockLINK - Manual (Page 97)

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IP Address
Internet Protocol, the numerically based address of Internet sites. It is composed of four
numbers (0-255) that are linked by a period. For example: 234.8.44.155. The numbers in the
address indicate the domain of the site and the user of that site. Such an address can be
assigned by a private network administrator for a private network but, for use on a larger
scale one should obtain an address from the InterNIC Registration Service which assigns a
different address to each user.
MAC Address
Media Access Control address, a basic numerical address used to identify all types of nodes
on networks based on the IEEE 802 Standards. Protocols may assign to nodes different
addresses that coincide with their system. But, ultimately that address can be traced to the
node’s MAC Address. This address is also referred to as a Data Link Control address by OSI
Reference-based networks.
Manager
Software used to control and manipulate the Management Information Bases through
communication with the Agent.
MIB
Management Information Base, a database of information about a particular community
within a network, including information about the activities of that community. This information
can be reviewed for understanding of activities of the MIBs and troubleshooting.
Node
Any device connected to a network. It is assigned either a MAC Address (IEEE 802 Standard
network) or a DLC address (OSI Reference network).