Motorola WR850GP User Guide - Page 118
PCMCIA, Port Triggering, PPPoE, Private IP Address, Protocol, Public IP Address
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Section 5 Glossary PCMCIA ping Port Triggering PPP PPPoE PPTP Private IP Address Protocol Public IP Address The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet connectivity. A network function that tests host reachability by sending a small packet to the host and waiting for a reply. If you ping a computer IP address and receive a reply, you know the computer is reachable over the network. It also stands for "Packet InterNet Groper." A mechanism that allows incoming communication with specified applications. 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. Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Used by many DSL Internet Service Providers for broadband connection. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol encapsulates other protocols. It is a new technology to create VPNs developed jointly by several vendors. An IP address assigned to a computer on the WR850 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. 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. The IP address assigned to the WR850 by the service provider. A public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet. See also Private IP Address. 5-8 WR850