Netgear DG834Gv1 DG834Gv2 Reference Manual - Page 266
Short for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, RADIUS is an, Public Switched Telephone Network.
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Reference Manual for the Model Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Netmask Network Address Translation packet PPP PPPoA PPPoE PPP over ATM PPP over Ethernet PPTP PSTN Point-to-Point Protocol RADIUS RFC RIP 4 A number that explains which part of an IP address comprises the network address and which part is the host address on that network. It can be expressed in dotted-decimal notation or as a number appended to the IP address. For example, a 28-bit mask starting from the MSB can be shown as 255.255.255.192 or as /28 appended to the IP address. A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet. A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum. See Point-to-Point Protocol. See PPP over ATM See PPP over Ethernet PPPoA. PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. PPPoE. PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. A method for establishing a virtual private network (VPN) by embedding Microsoft's network protocol into Internet packets. Public Switched Telephone Network. PPP. A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to connect directly to the Internet. 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. Request For Comment. Refers to documents published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) proposing standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. RFCs can be found at www.ietf.org. See Routing Information Protocol. Glossary