Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
- Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
- Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration
- Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
- Appendix A: About Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Optic Cabling
- Appendix B: Windows Help
- Appendix C: Downloading using Xmodem
- Appendix D: Glossary
- Appendix E: Specifications
- Appendix F: Warranty Information
- Appendix G: Regulatory Information
- Appendix H: Contact Information
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Appendix D: Glossary
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Appendix D: Glossary
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more
advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.
Access Mode - Specifies the method by which user access is granted to the system.
Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a
wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Access Profiles - Allows network managers to define profiles and rules for accessing the device. Access to
management functions can be limited to user groups, which are defined by the following criteria:
• Ingress interfaces.
• Source IP address and/or Source IP subnets.
ACE - Filters in Access Control Lists (ACL) that determine which network traffic is forwarded. An ACE is based on
the following criteria:
•Protocol
• Protocol ID
• Source Port
• Destination Port
• Wildcard Mask
• Source IP Address
• Destination IP Address
ACL (Access Control List) - Access Control Lists are used to grant, deny, or limit access devices, features, or
applications.
Auto-negotiation - Allows 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports to automatically establish the
optimal duplex mode, flow control, and speed.
Back Pressure - A mechanism used with Half Duplex mode that enables a port not to receive a message.