Siemens HIPATH 8000 - Manual (Page 234)

Alphabetical Reference
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Subnet Mask
Classifies networks in A-, B- and C networks. Each class has a subnet
mask that demasks the relevant bits. 255.0.0.0 for Class A, 255.255.0.0 for
Class B and 255.255.255.0 for Class C. In a Class C network, for instance,
there are 254 Æ IP addresses.
Switch
Network device that selects a path or circuit for sending data to its next
destination. A switch may also include a router function.
TCP
Abbreviation for "Transmission Control Protocol".
TLS
Abbreviation for "Transport Layer Security".
This protocol ensures privacy between communicating applications.
UDP
Abbreviation for "User Datagram Protocol".
VLAN
Abbreviation for "Virtual Local Area Network".
Additional information see Æ page 44.
VoIP
Abbreviation for "Voice over IP".
E.g., voice transmission through Æ IP technology.
WAP
Abbreviation for "Wireless Application Protocol".
Synonym for graphical applications on mobile telephones, organizers and
other suitable terminal devices, transferred in accordance with the proto-
col by the same name.
WSP
Abbreviation for "Wireless Session Protocol".
Protocol for transferring data to Æ WAP-enabled terminal devices.