Network Cables User Manual
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channel)  but  can  have  multiple  ports  (logical  channels) 
each identified by a number. 
PPP 
Point-to-Point  Protocol  is  used  for  two  computers  to 
communicate  with  each over a serial interface,  like a 
phone line. 
PPPoE 
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is used to connect 
multiple computers to a remote server over Ethernet. 
PPTP 
Point-to-Point  Tunneling  Protocol  is  used  for  creating 
VPN tunnels over the Internet between two networks. 
Preamble 
Used  to  synchronize  communication  timing  between 
devices on a network. 
QoS 
Quality of Service. 
RADIUS 
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for 
remote  users  to  dial  into  a  central  server  and  be 
authenticated in order to access resources on a network. 
Reboot 
To  restart  a computer and  reload it‟s  operating software 
or firmware from nonvolatile storage. 
Rendezvous 
Apple‟s  version  of  UPnP,  which  allows  for  devices  on  a 
network to discover each other and be connected without 
the need to configure any settings. 
Repeater 
Retransmits  the signal  of  an  Access Point  in order  to 
extend its coverage. 
RIP 
Routing Information Protocol is  used to synchronize the 
routing table of all the routers on a network. 
RJ-11 
The  most  commonly  used  connection  method  for 
telephones. 
RJ-45 
The  most  commonly  used  connection  method  for 
Ethernet. 
RS-232C 
The  interface  for  serial  communication  between 
computers and other related devices. 
RSA 
Algorithm used for encryption and authentication. 
Server 
A  computer  on  a  network  that  provides  services  and 
resources to other computers on the network. 










