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PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure
data transmission originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet
connections.
PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. A version of PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) that has
the ability to encapsulate packets of data formatted for one network protocol in
packets used by another protocol. This tunneling technique allows TCP/IP data to be
transmitted over a non-TCP/IP network. PPTP can be used to join different physical
networks using the Internet as an intermediary.
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol. A communication standard that allows for
The transmission of real time information over a network or the Internet.
SPI Stateful Packet Inspection. SPI is the type of corporate-grade Internet s
security provided by a HomeConnect home network gateway. Using SPI,
the gateway acts as a firewall, protecting the network from computer hackers.
Static IP An IP address that is manually configured and never changes.
Subnet Mask A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided
by the ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is
used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network
(as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must
assigned by Inter-NIC).
Subscriber Station A general term for a customer’s WIMAX terminal equipment that provides
connectivity with a base station.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TCP Transmission Control Protocol. The most common Internet transport