User guide

188 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge
related networks
Networks on the same physical wire as the Firebox interfaces but with network
addresses that belong to an entirely different network.
repeater
A network device that regenerates signals so that they can extend the cable
length.
report
A formatted collection of information that is organized to provide project data
on a specific subject.
revocation
Retraction of certification or authorization.
RFC (Request for Comments)
RFC documents describe standards used or proposed for the Internet. Each RFC
is identified by a number, such as RFC 1700. RFCs can be retrieved either by
email or FTP.
ring topology
A basic networking topology in which all nodes are connected in a circle with no
terminated ends on the cable.
route
The sequence of hosts through which information travels to reach its destination
host.
routed configuration or network
A configuration with separate network addresses assigned to at least two of the
three Firebox interfaces. This type of configuration is intended for situations in
which the Firebox is put in place with separate logical networks on its interfaces.
router
A device, connected to at least two networks, that receives and sends packets
between those networks. Routers use headers and a forwarding table to forward
packets to their destination. Most rely on ICMP to communicate with one
another and configure the best route between any two hosts.
RUVPN (Remote User VPN)
Remote User Virtual Private Networking establishes a secure connection between
an unsecured remote host and a protected network over an unsecured network.
salt
A random string that is concatenated with passwords (or random numbers)
before being operated on by a one-way function. This concatenation effectively
lengthens and obscures the password, making the cipher text less susceptible to
dictionary attacks.