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700 Series Managed Switch User’s Guide for Software v2.1

8 Glossary

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Port monitoring

The ability to monitor the traffic passing through a port on a device to analyze network characteristics and

perform troubleshooting.

Port speed

The speed that a port on a device uses to communicate with another device or the network.

Port trunking

The ability to combine multiple ports on a device to create a single, high-bandwidth connection.

Protocol

A set of rules for communication between devices on a network.

Quality of Service

A term to describe delay, throughput, bandwidth, and other factors that measure the service quality provided

to a user.

RADIUS

Short for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, RADIUS is an authentication system.

Using RADIUS, you must enter your user name and password before gaining access to a network. This

information is passed to a RADIUS server, which checks that the information is correct, and then authorizes

access. Though not an official standard, the RADIUS specification is maintained by a working group of the

IETF.

RIP

A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine

minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.

router

A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and

destination addresses.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol. An IETF standard protocol for managing devices on a TCP/IP

network.

Segment

A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch, bridge, or repeater.

Spanning Tree

A technique that detects loops in a network and logically blocks the redundant paths, ensuring that only one

route exists between any two LANs.

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