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reachable over the network. It also stands for “Packet InterNet

Groper.”

Port Triggering

A mechanism that allows incoming communication with specified

applications.

PPP

Point-to-Point Protocol is used to transport other protocols,

typically for simple links over serial lines. It is most commonly

used to access the Internet with a dial-up modem.

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Used by many DSL Internet

Service Providers for broadband connection.

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol encapsulates other protocols. It

is a new technology to create VPNs developed jointly by several

vendors.

Print Server

A device that connects a printer to a network and allows users to

share the printer.

Private IP Address

An IP address assigned to a computer on a LAN by the DHCP

server for a specified lease time. Private IP addresses are

invisible to devices on the Internet. See also Public IP Address.

Protocol

A formal set of rules and conventions for exchanging data.

Different computer types (for example PC, UNIX, or mainframe)

can communicate if they support common protocols.

Public IP Address

The IP address assigned to a router by the service provider. A

public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet. See also

Private IP Address.

RJ-11

The most common type of connector for household or office

phones.

RJ-45

An 8-pin modular connector; the most common connector type for

10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet networks.

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