Remote RMX-3200 Version 5.2x Configuration Guide
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virtual TL1 NE
A virtual TL1 NE is a simulation of a TL1 NE environment that provides the ability to
generate TL1 alarms on behalf of a digital and analog inputs state changes, and other
system events. It also can be used to generate system responses, such as closing
and opening relay outputs upon receipt of TL1 commands.
VLAN
The term VLAN is specified by IEEE 802.1Q. It defines a method of differentiating
traffic on a LAN by tagging the Ethernet frames. By extension, VLAN is used to mean
the traffic separated by Ethernet frame tagging or similar mechanisms.
VPN client
The VPN client is the device that requests for a VPN session to be established on the
VPN network.
VPN server
The VPN server is a device that provides a VPN session to clients on the VPN
network.
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WAN
Wide Area Network (WAN) is a computer network that covers a broad area (i.e., any
network whose communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national
boundaries).
wireless backhaul
Wireless backhaul is the wireless connection from an individual base station (tower)
to the central network (backbone). The Kentrox wireless backhaul solution layers a
VPN on top of the wireless network. The VPN network is a logical extension of the
overall private management network.