User`s manual

Appendix F Glossary
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KEYWORD EXPLANATION
Authentication
Proof that the information came from the user or location that
repeatedly sent it. One example of authenticating software is
through digital signature.
Bandwidth
This is the capacity on a link usually measured in bits-per-second
(bps).
Bridging
Bridging provides LAN-to-LAN frame forwarding services between
two or more LANs. Frames from one LAN are forwarded across a
bridge to a connected LAN. Bridging works is similar to the way
repeaters work except that bridges forward frame based on their
MAC address.
CBR
Constant Bit Rate: An ATM Forum Q-o-S class created for use in
ATM network. CBR is used for communications on precision
clocking to guarantee trustworthy delivery.
CHAP
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is an alternative
protocol that avoids sending password over the wire by using a
challenge/response technical.
Class A network
Part of Internet Protocol hierarchical addressing scheme. Class A
networks have only 8 bits for defining networks and 24 bits for
defining hosts on each network.
Class B network
Part of Internet Protocol hierarchical addressing scheme. Class B
networks have only 16 bits for defining networks and 16 bits for
defining hosts on each network.
Class C network
Part of Internet Protocol hierarchical addressing scheme. Class C
networks have only 24 bits for defining networks and 8 bits for
defining hosts on each network.
CLI
Command Line Interface: Allow you to configure TAINET’-s products
with maximum flexibility.
CO
Central Office. A CO is a facility that serves local telephone
subscribers. In the CO, subscriber’s lines are joined to switching
equipment that allows them to connect to each other for both local
and long distance calls.
CPE
Customer Premise Equipment is privately owned telecommunication
equipment at an organization’s site that is attached to the
telecommunication network. CPE equipment includes routers,
modem, PBX, telephones and video communication equipment.
Crossover
Ethernet Cable
A cable that wires a pin to its opposite pin, for example RX+ is wired
to TX+. This cable connects two similar device, for example, two