Lantronix EMG 8500 EMG User Guide - Page 482

PEAP (Protected EAP) An authentication protocol that uses server-side public key certificates to authenticate the console manager with a RADIUS server. This type of authentication creates an encrypted TLS tunnel between the console manager and the server. The exchange of information is encrypted and stored in the tunnel ensuring the user credentials are kept secure. PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) A protocol for creating and running IP and other network protocols over a serial link. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) An authentication and accounting protocol. Enables remote access servers to communicate with a central server to authenticate dial-in users and their access permissions. A company stores user profiles in a central database that all remote servers can share. SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) A file transfer protocol that is similar to SFTP in that it uses SSH encryption and authentication, but is slightly faster. SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) Secure file transfer protocol over SSH Commands and data in transit are encrypted. SMB/CIFS (Server Message Block/Common Internet File System) Microsoft's protocol for allowing all applications as well as Web browsers to share files across the Internet. CIFS runs on TCP/IP and uses the SMB protocol in Microsoft Windows for accessing files. With CIFS, users with different platforms and computers can share files without having to install new software. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A protocol that system administrators use to monitor networks and connected devices and to respond to queries from other network hosts. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) TCP/IP protocol for sending email between servers. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) A protocol that provides authentication and encryption services between a web server and a web browser. SSH (Secure Shell) A secure transport protocol based on public-key cryptography. EMG™ Edge Management Gateway User Guide 482