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Appendix B Glossary Appendix B: Glossary Glossary ALG (Application Layer Gateway) A Description Application Level Gateway (ALG) is application specific translation agent that allows an application on a host in one address realm to connect to its counterpart running on a host in different realm transparently. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Internet protocol used to map an IP address to a MAC address. CPE (Customer Premise C Equipment) A terminal located at a subscriber's premises and connected with a carrier's telecommunication channel at the demarcation point. The point is established in a building or complex to separate customer equipment from the equipment located in either the distribution infrastructure or central office of the Communications Service Provider. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) The capability of assigning a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) A method applied in wireless networks, which is used for radar avoidance and is supported by the novel IEEE 802.11h wireless local area network standard. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) D DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) A protocol that automatically configures the TCP/IP parameters for all the PCs that are connected to a DHCP server. A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DNS (Domain Name Server) An Internet Server that translates the names of websites into IP addresses. DoS (Denial of Service) A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating. F FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Application protocol, part of the TCP/IP protocol stack, used for transferring files between network nodes. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer H Protocol) The protocol used by Web browsers and Web servers to transfer files, such as text and graphic files. - 89 -

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Appendix B Glossary
Appendix B: Glossary
Glossary
Description
A
ALG (Application Layer
Gateway)
Application Level Gateway (ALG) is application specific translation
agent that allows an application on a host in one address realm to
connect to its counterpart running on a host in different realm
transparently.
ARP (Address Resolution
Protocol)
Internet protocol used to map an IP address to a MAC address.
C
CPE (Customer Premise
Equipment)
A terminal located at a subscriber's premises and connected with a
carrier's telecommunication channel at the demarcation point. The
point is established in a building or complex to separate customer
equipment from the equipment located in either the distribution
infrastructure or central office of the Communications Service Provider.
D
DDNS (Dynamic Domain
Name Server)
The capability of assigning a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic
Internet IP address.
DFS (Dynamic Frequency
Selection)
A method applied in wireless networks, which is used for radar
avoidance and is supported by the novel IEEE 802.11h wireless local
area network standard.
DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol)
A protocol that automatically configures the TCP/IP parameters for all
the PCs that are connected to a DHCP server.
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the
Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or
videoconferencing.
DNS (Domain Name Server)
An Internet Server that translates the names of websites into IP
addresses.
DoS (Denial of Service)
A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from
operating or communicating.
F
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
Application protocol, part of the TCP/IP protocol stack, used for
transferring files between network nodes.
H
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer
Protocol)
The protocol used by Web browsers and Web servers to transfer files,
such as text and graphic files.
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