Reference Guide

520 Glossary
MIB
Management Information Base . MIBs contain information describing specific
aspects of network components.
Multicast
Transmits copies of a single packet to multiple ports.
Multicast TV VLAN
Multicast Television Vlan or TV VLAN , is used for television applications
with a PC or with televisions equipped with a "Set-Top Box" device.
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NA
Neighbor Advertisement.
ND
Neighbor Discovery.
NS
Neighbor Solicitation.
NMS
Network Management System. An interface that provides a method of
managing a system.
Node
A network connection endpoint or a common junction for multiple network
lines. Nodes include:
•Processors
• Controllers
• Workstations