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Router
A device that connects to separate networks. Routers forward packets
between two or more networks. Routers operate at a Layer 3 level.
RSTP
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol . Detects and uses network topologies that
allow a faster convergence of the spanning tree, without creating forwarding
loops.
Running Configuration File
Contains all startup configuration file commands, as well as all commands
entered during the current session. After the switch module is powered down
or rebooted, all commands stored in the Running Configuration file are lost.
S
Segmentation
Divides LANs into separate LAN segments for bridging. Segmentation
eliminates LAN bandwidth limitations.
Server
A central computer that provides services to other computers on a network.
Services may include file storage and access to applications.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol . Manages LANs. SNMP based
software communicates with network devices with embedded SNMP agents.
SNMP agents gather network activity and device status information, and send
the information back to a workstation.
SNTP
Simple Network Time Protocol. SNTP assures accurate network switch clock
time synchronization up to the millisecond.