Specifications

Glossary–8
Internet Protocol (IP) forwarding
The forwarding of IP packets between interfaces (ports) on a DECserver 90TL, 90M,
or 900TM.
Internet Protocol (IP) name
A unique alphanumeric string that identifies a device on the Internet.
LAN
See local area network (LAN).
LAT
See local area transport (LAT).
LAN segment
A portion of the LAN of a single media type, that is organized in a bus, a ring, or a
point-to-point configuration.
LED
See light emitting diode (LED)
light-emitting diode (LED)
An indicator of status on a network module.
local area network (LAN)
A data communications network that spans a limited geographical area. The network
provides high-bandwidth communication over coaxial cable, twisted-pair, fiber, or
microwave media and is usually owned by the user.
local area transport (LAT)
A communications protocol used in a local area network.
MAC address
A unique 48-bit binary number (usually represented as a 12-digit hexadecimal num-
ber) encoded in a device’s circuitry to identify it on a local area network. These are
unique and assigned by IEEE 802.
Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOP) session
A logical connection using the Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOP).