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Port
A logical channel endpoint in a network. A computer might have only
one physical channel (its Ethernet channel) but can have multiple
ports (logical channels) each identified by a number.
PPP
Point-to-Point Protocol is used for two computers to communicate
with each over a serial interface, like a phone line.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is used to connect multiple
computers to a remote server over Ethernet.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is used for creating VPN tunnels
over the Internet between two networks.
Preamble
Used to synchronize communication timing between devices on a
network.
QoS
Quality of Service.
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for remote users
to dial into a central server and be authenticated in order to access
resources on a network.
Reboot
To restart a computer and reload it‟s op
erating software or firmware
from nonvolatile storage.
Rendezvous
Apple‟s version of UPnP, which allows for devices on a network to
discover each other and be connected without the need to configure
any settings.
Repeater
Retransmits the signal of an Access Point in order to extend its
coverage.
RIP
Routing Information Protocol is used to synchronize the routing table
of all the routers on a network.
RJ-11
The most commonly used connection method for telephones.
RJ-45
The most commonly used connection method for Ethernet.
RS-232C
The interface for serial communication between computers and other
related devices.
RSA
Algorithm used for encryption and authentication.
Server
A computer on a network that provides services and resources to
other computers on the network.
Session key
An encryption and decryption key that is generated for every
communication session between two computers.
Session layer
The fifth layer of the OSI model which coordinates the connection
and communication between applications on both ends.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Used for sending and receiving email.
Simple Network Management Protocol
Governs the management and monitoring of network devices.