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switch: A device that filters, forwards, and floods packets based on the packet’s
destination address. The Switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port
and builds tables based on this information to be used for the switching decision.
TCP/IP: A layered set of communications protocols providing Telnet terminal
emulation, FTP file transfer, and other services for communication among a wide
range of computer equipment.
telnet: A TCP/IP application protocol that provides virtual terminal service, letting a
user log in to another computer system and access a host as if the user were connected
directly to the host.
TFTP: Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Allows you to transfer files (such as software
upgrades) from a remote device using your switch’s local management capabilities.
UDP: User Datagram Protocol. An Internet standard protocol that allows an
application program on one device to send a datagram to an application program on
another device.
VLAN: Virtual LAN. A group of location- and topology-independent devices that
communicate as if they are on a common physical LAN.
VLT: Virtual LAN Trunk. A Switch-to-Switch link which carries traffic for all the
VLANs on each Switch.
VT100: A type of terminal that uses ASCII characters. VT100 screens have a text-
based appearance.
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