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VCI
Virtual Circuit Identifier is part of the ATM cell header. A VCI is a tag indicating the channel
over which a cell will travel. The VCI of a cell can be changed as it moves between
switches via Signaling.
VPI
Virtual Path Identifier is part of the ATM cell header. A VPI is a pipe for a number of Virtual
Circuits.
WAN
Wide Area Network is a network that connects computers located in geographically
separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area
network.
Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This
means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to
Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.