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Appendix C: Glossary
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DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and
domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.
¾ DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure the
TCP/IP parameters for the all the PCs that are connected to a DHCP server.
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the
Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.
¾ DNS (Domain Name Server) - An Internet Server that translates the names of websites into
IP addresses.
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Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.
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DoS (Denial of Service) - A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network
from operating or communicating.
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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over
existing traditional phone lines.
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ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet
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MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be
transmitted.
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NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area
network to a different IP address for the Internet.
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PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote
hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.