Glossary – Buffalo Technology WLI-CB-AG108HP User Manual

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Server: Any computer that makes files or

peripheral devices available to users of the

network and has a resident Network OS.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol):

The protocol used to define and deliver

electronic mail (E-mail) from one location

to another.
SNMP (Simple Network Management

Protocol: An application layer protocol

that outlines the formal structure for

communication among network devices.
Static IP Address: A permanent IP address

is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.

Also known as global IP.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair

cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide

extra protection from external interfering

signals.
Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address

divided into 4 parts separated by periods.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/

Internet Protocol: Protocol used by

computers when communicating across

the Internet or Intranet.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol): Simple

form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which

Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol),

rather than TCP/IP for data transport and

provides no security features.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol):

An encryption method replacing WEP.

TKIP uses random IV and frequent key

exchanges.
Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area

Network) or other communications system.
Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2

or more pair of insulated wires twisted

together.

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