Specifications

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Glossary
This glossary contains definitions for DEChub and MultiStack terms and acronyms
used in this manual.
8-pin MJ connector
A jack used for connecting a cable terminated with an 8-pin MJ-compatible (RJ45)
plug.
access server
A module that allows a terminal to connect to a network node.
active port
A redundant repeater port over which communication is currently taking place. An
active port is enabled and handles any communication between the connected
repeater ports.
address filtering
A feature that allows you to prevent, on a per-port basis, a bridge from forwarding
frames specified by source and destination addresses.
agent
A task running on the object being managed. The agent responds to requests for
information by the network management station (NMS). An SNMP agent is respon-
sible for performing GET and SET operations, for generating the appropriate traps,
and controlling access.
agents file
Contains a list of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents that can be
used to manage hubs and network modules.