Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 310 User Manual

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Appendix D
TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview
NOTE: This information is provided to help Lasair II particle counter
users who are not familiar with TCP/IP protocol understand more
about the Lasair II particle counter configuration process. It is not a
substitute for the guidance of your network administrator.
On small networks (such as those used for a workgroup in a small office) a simple,
fast protocol like NetBEUI can be completely reliable. However, when multiple
networks are connected together it becomes necessary to use routers or bridges to
send communication packets from one network to another. A more complex
protocol such as TCP/IP becomes necessary when multiple networks are
interconnected to form an “internet.”
TCP/IP's Network Layer
TCP/IP's Internet Protocol or IP is designed to interconnect packet-switched
communication networks to form an internet.
NOTE: Internet with a lower-case “i” means any two or more
networks, for example: in a small company with two buildings.
Internet with a capital I means the global Internet).
In summary, the IP protocol's main functions are:
• provide the basic unit for data transfer
• addressing
• routing
• fragmentation of datagrams

Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 310 Specifications

General

Brand	Particle Measuring Systems
Model	LASAIR II 310
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English