SettingsInternet standards
Address Resolution Protocol
Address Resolution Protocol is a telecommunications protocol used for resolution of network layer addresses into link layer addresses, a critical function in multiple-access networks.
Address Resolution Protocol is a telecommunications protocol used for resolution of network layer addresses into link layer addresses, a critical function in multiple-access networks.
Archie search engine
Archie is a tool for indexing FTP archives, allowing people to find specific files.
Archie is a tool for indexing FTP archives, allowing people to find specific files.
Architecture for Control Networks
Architecture for Control Networks is a suite of network protocols for theatrical control being developed by Entertainment Services and Technology Association.
Architecture for Control Networks is a suite of network protocols for theatrical control being developed by Entertainment Services and Technology Association.
AS1 (networking)
AS1 (Applicability Statement 1) is a specification about how to transport data securely and reliably over the Internet.
AS1 (Applicability Statement 1) is a specification about how to transport data securely and reliably over the Internet.
AS2
AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a specification about how to transport data securely and reliably over the Internet.
AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a specification about how to transport data securely and reliably over the Internet.
Base64
Base64 is a group of similar encoding schemes that represent binary data in an ASCII string format by translating it into a radix-64 representation.
Base64 is a group of similar encoding schemes that represent binary data in an ASCII string format by translating it into a radix-64 representation.
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) is a network protocol used to detect faults between two forwarding engines connected by a link.
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) is a network protocol used to detect faults between two forwarding engines connected by a link.
Bootstrap Protocol
In computer networking, the Bootstrap Protocol, or BOOTP, is a network protocol used by a network client to obtain an IP address from a configuration server.
In computer networking, the Bootstrap Protocol, or BOOTP, is a network protocol used by a network client to obtain an IP address from a configuration server.
Border Gateway Multicast Protocol
The Border Gateway Multicast Protocol (BGMP) is IETF on-going project in an attempt to design a true inter-domain multicast routing protocol.
The Border Gateway Multicast Protocol (BGMP) is IETF on-going project in an attempt to design a true inter-domain multicast routing protocol.
Border Gateway Protocol
The Border Gateway Protocol is the protocol backing the core routing decisions on the Internet.
The Border Gateway Protocol is the protocol backing the core routing decisions on the Internet.
BSDRadius
BSDRadius is open source RADIUS server targeted for use in Voice over IP (VoIP) applications.
BSDRadius is open source RADIUS server targeted for use in Voice over IP (VoIP) applications.
CA/Browser Forum
The Certification Authority Browser Forum, also known as CA/Browser Forum, is a voluntary consortium of certification authorities and browser industry leaders that created the SSL certificates, ...
The Certification Authority Browser Forum, also known as CA/Browser Forum, is a voluntary consortium of certification authorities and browser industry leaders that created the SSL certificates, ...
CCSO Nameserver
A CCSO name-server or Ph protocol was an early form of database search on the web.
A CCSO name-server or Ph protocol was an early form of database search on the web.
CE-HTML
CE-HTML is a language for creating user interface pages for Consumer Electronics (CE) devices such as televisions.
CE-HTML is a language for creating user interface pages for Consumer Electronics (CE) devices such as televisions.
Certificate Management over CMS
The Certificate Management over CMS (CMC) is an internet standard by the IETF, defining transport mechanisms for the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS).
The Certificate Management over CMS (CMC) is an internet standard by the IETF, defining transport mechanisms for the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS).
Certificate Management Protocol
The Certificate Management Protocol (CMP) is an Internet protocol used for obtaining X.509 digital certificates in a public key infrastructure (PKI).
The Certificate Management Protocol (CMP) is an Internet protocol used for obtaining X.509 digital certificates in a public key infrastructure (PKI).
Character entity reference
In the markup languages SGML and HTML, a character entity reference is a reference to a particular kind of named entity that has been predefined or explicitly declared in a Document Type Definition.
In the markup languages SGML and HTML, a character entity reference is a reference to a particular kind of named entity that has been predefined or explicitly declared in a Document Type Definition.
Classless Inter-Domain Routing
Classless Inter-Domain Routing is a method for allocating IP addresses and routing Internet Protocol packets.
Classless Inter-Domain Routing is a method for allocating IP addresses and routing Internet Protocol packets.
Connect Business Information Network
Connect Business Information Network, formerly known as MacNET, was a proprietary dial-up online network with a graphic user interface similar to AppleLink.
Connect Business Information Network, formerly known as MacNET, was a proprietary dial-up online network with a graphic user interface similar to AppleLink.
CRAM-MD5
In cryptography, CRAM-MD5 is a challenge-response authentication mechanism (hence "CRAM") defined in RFC 2195 based on the HMAC-MD5 MAC algorithm.
In cryptography, CRAM-MD5 is a challenge-response authentication mechanism (hence "CRAM") defined in RFC 2195 based on the HMAC-MD5 MAC algorithm.
Cross Registry Information Service Protocol
The Cross Registry Information Service Protocol, or CRISP, is a computer network communications protocol which has been in development by a working group at the Internet Engineering Task F...
The Cross Registry Information Service Protocol, or CRISP, is a computer network communications protocol which has been in development by a working group at the Internet Engineering Task F...
Data URI scheme
The data URI scheme is a URI scheme (Uniform Resource Identifier scheme) that provides a way to include data in-line in web pages as if they were external resources.
The data URI scheme is a URI scheme (Uniform Resource Identifier scheme) that provides a way to include data in-line in web pages as if they were external resources.
Data Validation and Certification Server
Data Validation and Certification Server (DVCS) is a public key infrastructure or PKI service providing data validation services, asserting correctness of digitally signed documents, valid...
Data Validation and Certification Server (DVCS) is a public key infrastructure or PKI service providing data validation services, asserting correctness of digitally signed documents, valid...
Default-free zone
In the context of Internet routing, the default-free zone (DFZ) refers to the collection of all Internet autonomous systems that do not require a default route to route a packet to any destination.
In the context of Internet routing, the default-free zone (DFZ) refers to the collection of all Internet autonomous systems that do not require a default route to route a packet to any destination.
DHCP snooping
In computer networking DHCP snooping is a series of techniques applied to ensure the security of an existing DHCP infrastructure.
In computer networking DHCP snooping is a series of techniques applied to ensure the security of an existing DHCP infrastructure.
Diameter (protocol)
Diameter is an authentication, authorization and accounting protocol for computer networks, and an alternative to RADIUS.
Diameter is an authentication, authorization and accounting protocol for computer networks, and an alternative to RADIUS.
Diameter Credit-Control Application
Diameter Credit-Control Application, is a networking protocol for Diameter application used to implement real-time credit-control for a variety of end user services.
Diameter Credit-Control Application, is a networking protocol for Diameter application used to implement real-time credit-control for a variety of end user services.
Differentiated services
Differentiated services or DiffServ is a computer networking architecture that specifies a simple, scalable and coarse-grained mechanism for classifying and managing network traffic and pr...
Differentiated services or DiffServ is a computer networking architecture that specifies a simple, scalable and coarse-grained mechanism for classifying and managing network traffic and pr...
Directory information tree
A directory information tree (DIT) is data represented in a hierarchical tree-like structure consisting of the Distinguished Names (DNs) of directory service entries.
A directory information tree (DIT) is data represented in a hierarchical tree-like structure consisting of the Distinguished Names (DNs) of directory service entries.
DNS hijacking
DNS hijacking or DNS redirection is the practice of redirecting the resolution of Domain Name System (DNS) names to other DNS servers.
DNS hijacking or DNS redirection is the practice of redirecting the resolution of Domain Name System (DNS) names to other DNS servers.
Domain Name System Security Extensions
The Domain Name System Security Extensions is a suite of Internet Engineering Task Force specifications for securing certain kinds of information provided by the Domain Name System as used on In...
The Domain Name System Security Extensions is a suite of Internet Engineering Task Force specifications for securing certain kinds of information provided by the Domain Name System as used on In...
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network configuration protocol for hosts on Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network configuration protocol for hosts on Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
Endpoint Handlespace Redundancy Protocol
The Endpoint Handlespace Redundancy Protocol is used by the Reliable server pooling (RSerPool) framework for the communication between Pool Registrars to maintain and synchronize a handlespace.
The Endpoint Handlespace Redundancy Protocol is used by the Reliable server pooling (RSerPool) framework for the communication between Pool Registrars to maintain and synchronize a handlespace.
Enriched text
Enriched text is a formatted text format for e-mail, defined by the IETF in RFC 1896 and associated with the text/enriched MIME type.
Enriched text is a formatted text format for e-mail, defined by the IETF in RFC 1896 and associated with the text/enriched MIME type.
Ephemeral port
An ephemeral port is a transport protocol port for Internet Protocol communications allocated automatically from a predefined range by the TCP/IP stack software.
An ephemeral port is a transport protocol port for Internet Protocol communications allocated automatically from a predefined range by the TCP/IP stack software.
Exterior Gateway Protocol
The Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) is a now obsolete routing protocol for the Internet originally specified in 1982 by Eric C. Rosen of Bolt, Beranek and Newman, and David L. Mills.
The Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) is a now obsolete routing protocol for the Internet originally specified in 1982 by Eric C. Rosen of Bolt, Beranek and Newman, and David L. Mills.
External Data Representation
External Data Representation (XDR) is a standard data serialization format, for uses such as computer network protocols.
External Data Representation (XDR) is a standard data serialization format, for uses such as computer network protocols.
FAST TCP
FAST TCP (also written "FastTCP") is a TCP congestion avoidance algorithm especially targeted at long-distance, high latency links, developed at the Netlab, California Institute of Technology an...
FAST TCP (also written "FastTCP") is a TCP congestion avoidance algorithm especially targeted at long-distance, high latency links, developed at the Netlab, California Institute of Technology an...
File Transfer Protocol
File Transfer Protocol is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet.
File Transfer Protocol is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet.
File URI scheme
The file URI scheme is a URI scheme specified in RFC 1630 and RFC 1738, typically used to retrieve files from within one's own computer.
The file URI scheme is a URI scheme specified in RFC 1630 and RFC 1738, typically used to retrieve files from within one's own computer.
Files2u
Files2U (F2U) is a proprietary application layer protocol, based on TCP/IP. F2U combines various application layer protocols including HTTP, FTP and SMTP to offer a single system to transfer la...
Files2U (F2U) is a proprietary application layer protocol, based on TCP/IP. F2U combines various application layer protocols including HTTP, FTP and SMTP to offer a single system to transfer la...
Finger protocol
In computer networking, the Name/Finger protocol and the Finger user information protocol are simple network protocols for the exchange of human-oriented status and user information.
In computer networking, the Name/Finger protocol and the Finger user information protocol are simple network protocols for the exchange of human-oriented status and user information.
FTPS
FTPS is an extension to the commonly used File Transfer Protocol that adds support for the Transport Layer Security and the Secure Sockets Layer cryptographic protocols.
FTPS is an extension to the commonly used File Transfer Protocol that adds support for the Transport Layer Security and the Secure Sockets Layer cryptographic protocols.
G.9963
Recommendation G.9963 is a home networking standard.
Recommendation G.9963 is a home networking standard.
G.9970
G.9970 is a Recommendation developed by ITU-T that describes the generic transport architecture for home networks and their interfaces to a provider's access network.
G.9970 is a Recommendation developed by ITU-T that describes the generic transport architecture for home networks and their interfaces to a provider's access network.
G.hn
G.hn is the common name for a home network technology family of standards developed under the International Telecommunication Union's Standardization arm and promoted by the HomeGrid Forum.
G.hn is the common name for a home network technology family of standards developed under the International Telecommunication Union's Standardization arm and promoted by the HomeGrid Forum.
Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching
The Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching is a protocol suite developed by Guoqiang Wang that extends MPLS to manage further classes of interfaces and switching technologies other than pack...
The Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching is a protocol suite developed by Guoqiang Wang that extends MPLS to manage further classes of interfaces and switching technologies other than pack...
Generic Security Services Application Program Interface
The Generic Security Services Application Program Interface (GSSAPI, also GSS-API) is an application programming interface for programs to access security services.
The Generic Security Services Application Program Interface (GSSAPI, also GSS-API) is an application programming interface for programs to access security services.
Gopher (protocol)
The Gopher protocol is a TCP/IP application layer protocol designed for distributing, searching, and retrieving documents over the Internet.
The Gopher protocol is a TCP/IP application layer protocol designed for distributing, searching, and retrieving documents over the Internet.
H.248
Megaco (officially H.248) is an implementation of the Media Gateway Control Protocol architecture for controlling media gateways in Internet Protocol (IP) networks and the public switched ...
Megaco (officially H.248) is an implementation of the Media Gateway Control Protocol architecture for controlling media gateways in Internet Protocol (IP) networks and the public switched ...
IETF Administrative Support Activity
The IETF Administrative Support Activity (IASA) is an activity housed within the Internet Society (ISOC).
The IETF Administrative Support Activity (IASA) is an activity housed within the Internet Society (ISOC).
Integrated services
In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks.
In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks.
Internationalized Resource Identifier
On the Internet, the Internationalized Resource Identifier (IRI) is a generalization of the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI).
On the Internet, the Internationalized Resource Identifier (IRI) is a generalization of the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI).
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the entity that oversees global IP address allocation, autonomous system number allocation, root zone management in the Domain Name System, media types...
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the entity that oversees global IP address allocation, autonomous system number allocation, root zone management in the Domain Name System, media types...
Internet business card
An Internet Business Card is a progressive step from original printed business card.
An Internet Business Card is a progressive step from original printed business card.
Internet Control Message Protocol
The Internet Control Message Protocol is one of the core protocols of the Internet Protocol Suite.
The Internet Control Message Protocol is one of the core protocols of the Internet Protocol Suite.
Internet Draft
Internet Drafts (or I-Ds) is a series of working documents published by the IETF. Typically, they are drafts for RFCs, but may be other works in progress not intended for publication ...
Internet Drafts (or I-Ds) is a series of working documents published by the IETF. Typically, they are drafts for RFCs, but may be other works in progress not intended for publication ...
Internet Engineering Steering Group
The Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) is a body composed of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) chair and area directors.
The Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) is a body composed of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) chair and area directors.
Internet ethics
In January 1989 the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) issued a statement of policy concerning Internet ethics.
In January 1989 the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) issued a statement of policy concerning Internet ethics.
Internet Experiment Note
An Internet Experiment Note (IEN) is a sequentially numbered document in a series of technical publications issued by the participants of the early development work groups that created the...
An Internet Experiment Note (IEN) is a sequentially numbered document in a series of technical publications issued by the participants of the early development work groups that created the...
Internet Group Management Protocol
The Internet Group Management Protocol is a communications protocol used by hosts and adjacent routers on IP networks to establish multicast group memberships.
The Internet Group Management Protocol is a communications protocol used by hosts and adjacent routers on IP networks to establish multicast group memberships.
Internet Group Management Protocol with Access Control (IGMP-AC)
The Internet Group Management Protocol with Access Control (IGMP-AC) has been designed for incorporating AAA functionality in the existing IP multicast model.
The Internet Group Management Protocol with Access Control (IGMP-AC) has been designed for incorporating AAA functionality in the existing IP multicast model.
Internet Resource Locator
Internet resource locators, described in RFC 1736, convey location and access information for resources.
Internet resource locators, described in RFC 1736, convey location and access information for resources.
Internet Society
The Internet Society or ISOC is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy.
The Internet Society or ISOC is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy.
Internet standard
In computer network engineering, an Internet Standard is a normative specification of a technology or methodology applicable to the Internet.
In computer network engineering, an Internet Standard is a normative specification of a technology or methodology applicable to the Internet.
Internet Standard
In computer network engineering, an Internet Standard is a normative specification of a technology or methodology applicable to the Internet.
In computer network engineering, an Internet Standard is a normative specification of a technology or methodology applicable to the Internet.
InterNIC
The Internet Network Information Center, known as InterNIC, was the Internet governing body primarily responsible for domain name allocations from 1972 until September 18, 1998 when this r...
The Internet Network Information Center, known as InterNIC, was the Internet governing body primarily responsible for domain name allocations from 1972 until September 18, 1998 when this r...
ip (struct)
ip is a struct (structure) in the C programming language.
ip is a struct (structure) in the C programming language.
IPv4
Internet Protocol version 4 is the fourth revision in the development of the Internet Protocol and the first version of the protocol to be widely deployed.
Internet Protocol version 4 is the fourth revision in the development of the Internet Protocol and the first version of the protocol to be widely deployed.
IS-IS
Intermediate System To Intermediate System , sometimes called is-is, is a routing protocol designed to move information efficiently within a computer network, a group of physically connected com...
Intermediate System To Intermediate System , sometimes called is-is, is a routing protocol designed to move information efficiently within a computer network, a group of physically connected com...
Jughead (search engine)
Jughead is a search engine system for the Gopher protocol.
Jughead is a search engine system for the Gopher protocol.
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
In computer networking, Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private networks or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs. It does not provide any encry...
In computer networking, Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private networks or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs. It does not provide any encry...
LDAP
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP; ) is an application protocol for reading and editing directories over an IP network.
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP; ) is an application protocol for reading and editing directories over an IP network.
LDAP Data Interchange Format
The LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) is a standard plain text data interchange format for representing LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory content and update requests.
The LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) is a standard plain text data interchange format for representing LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory content and update requests.
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP; ) is an application protocol for reading and editing directories over an IP network.
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP; ) is an application protocol for reading and editing directories over an IP network.
Link Control Protocol
In computing, the Link Control Protocol (LCP) forms part of the Point-to-Point Protocol.
In computing, the Link Control Protocol (LCP) forms part of the Point-to-Point Protocol.
Link control protocol
In computing, the link control protocol forms part of the point-to-point protocol.
In computing, the link control protocol forms part of the point-to-point protocol.
Link Layer
In computer networking, the Link Layer is the lowest layer in the Internet Protocol Suite, the networking architecture of the Internet.
In computer networking, the Link Layer is the lowest layer in the Internet Protocol Suite, the networking architecture of the Internet.
Link layer
In computer networking, the link layer is the lowest layer in the Internet Protocol Suite, the networking architecture of the Internet.
In computer networking, the link layer is the lowest layer in the Internet Protocol Suite, the networking architecture of the Internet.
LISTSERV
The term LISTSERV has been used to refer to a few early electronic mailing list software applications, allowing a sender to send one email to the list, and then transparently sending it on to th...
The term LISTSERV has been used to refer to a few early electronic mailing list software applications, allowing a sender to send one email to the list, and then transparently sending it on to th...
M3UA
M3UA stands for MTP Level 3 (MTP3) User Adaptation Layer as defined by the IETF SIGTRAN working group in RFC 4666 (which replaces and supersedes RFC 3332).
M3UA stands for MTP Level 3 (MTP3) User Adaptation Layer as defined by the IETF SIGTRAN working group in RFC 4666 (which replaces and supersedes RFC 3332).
MAC-Forced Forwarding
MAC-Forced Forwarding (MACFF) is used to control unwanted broadcast traffic and host-to-host communication.
MAC-Forced Forwarding (MACFF) is used to control unwanted broadcast traffic and host-to-host communication.
Media Gateway Control Protocol (Megaco)
Megaco is an implementation of the Media Gateway Control Protocol architecture for controlling media gateways in Internet Protocol networks and the public switched telephone network.
Megaco is an implementation of the Media Gateway Control Protocol architecture for controlling media gateways in Internet Protocol networks and the public switched telephone network.
MIME Object Security Services
MIME Object Security Services (MOSS) is a protocol that uses the multipart/signed and multipart/encrypted framework to apply digital signature and encryption services to MIME objects.
MIME Object Security Services (MOSS) is a protocol that uses the multipart/signed and multipart/encrypted framework to apply digital signature and encryption services to MIME objects.
MIMIC Simulator
MIMIC Simulator is a product suite from Gambit Communications consisting of simulation software in the network and systems management space.
MIMIC Simulator is a product suite from Gambit Communications consisting of simulation software in the network and systems management space.
Mobile Web
The Mobile Web refers access to the world wide web, i.e. the use of browser-based Internet services, from a handheld mobile device, such as a smartphone, a feature phone or a tablet computer, c...
The Mobile Web refers access to the world wide web, i.e. the use of browser-based Internet services, from a handheld mobile device, such as a smartphone, a feature phone or a tablet computer, c...
MPLS-TP
MPLS-TP or MPLS Transport Profile is a profile of MPLS whose definition has been commenced by the IETF. It will be designed for use as a network layer technology in transport networks.
MPLS-TP or MPLS Transport Profile is a profile of MPLS whose definition has been commenced by the IETF. It will be designed for use as a network layer technology in transport networks.
Multicast Listener Discovery
Multicast Listener Discovery is a component of the Internet Protocol Version 6 suite.
Multicast Listener Discovery is a component of the Internet Protocol Version 6 suite.
Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM
Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM is specified in RFC 2684.
Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM is specified in RFC 2684.
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Multiprotocol Label Switching is a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that directs data from one network node to the next based on short path labels rather than long netwo...
Multiprotocol Label Switching is a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that directs data from one network node to the next based on short path labels rather than long netwo...
National Internet registry
A National Internet Registry (or NIR) is an organization under the umbrella of a Regional Internet Registry with the task of coordinating IP address allocations and other Internet resource manag...
A National Internet Registry (or NIR) is an organization under the umbrella of a Regional Internet Registry with the task of coordinating IP address allocations and other Internet resource manag...
Neighbor Discovery Protocol
The Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) is a protocol in the Internet Protocol Suite used with Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6).
The Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) is a protocol in the Internet Protocol Suite used with Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6).
Net-SNMP
Net-SNMP is a suite of software for using and deploying the SNMP protocol (v1, v2c and v3 and the AgentX subagent protocol).
Net-SNMP is a suite of software for using and deploying the SNMP protocol (v1, v2c and v3 and the AgentX subagent protocol).
NETCONF
The Network Configuration Protocol, NETCONF, is an IETF network management protocol.
The Network Configuration Protocol, NETCONF, is an IETF network management protocol.
Network Access Identifier
In computer networking, the Network Access Identifier (NAI) is a standard way of identifying users who request access to a network.
In computer networking, the Network Access Identifier (NAI) is a standard way of identifying users who request access to a network.
Network Control Protocol
A Network Control Protocol is a protocol that runs atop the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and that is used to negotiate options for a network layer protocol running atop PPP. Network Control Pr...
A Network Control Protocol is a protocol that runs atop the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and that is used to negotiate options for a network layer protocol running atop PPP. Network Control Pr...
Network Data Representation
Network Data Representation (NDR) is an implementation of the presentation layer in the OSI model.
Network Data Representation (NDR) is an implementation of the presentation layer in the OSI model.
Network News Transfer Protocol
The Network News Transfer Protocol is an application protocol used for transporting Usenet news articles between news servers and for reading and posting articles by end user client applications.
The Network News Transfer Protocol is an application protocol used for transporting Usenet news articles between news servers and for reading and posting articles by end user client applications.
Network Security Services
In computing, Network Security Services (NSS) comprises a set of libraries designed to support cross-platform development of security-enabled client and server applications.
In computing, Network Security Services (NSS) comprises a set of libraries designed to support cross-platform development of security-enabled client and server applications.
Network Time Protocol
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a networking protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a networking protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.
Non delivery report
In the Internet's standard e-mail protocol SMTP, a bounce message, also called a Non-Delivery Report/Receipt (NDR), a (failed) Delivery Status Notification (DSN) message, a Non-De...
In the Internet's standard e-mail protocol SMTP, a bounce message, also called a Non-Delivery Report/Receipt (NDR), a (failed) Delivery Status Notification (DSN) message, a Non-De...
OCSP stapling
OCSP stapling is an adjunct to the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) for checking the revocation status of X.509 digital certificates.
OCSP stapling is an adjunct to the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) for checking the revocation status of X.509 digital certificates.
OFTP
The Odette File Transfer Protocol (OFTP) is a protocol used for EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) between two communications business partners.
The Odette File Transfer Protocol (OFTP) is a protocol used for EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) between two communications business partners.
Online Certificate Status Protocol
The Online Certificate Status Protocol is an Internet protocol used for obtaining the revocation status of an X.509 digital certificate.
The Online Certificate Status Protocol is an Internet protocol used for obtaining the revocation status of an X.509 digital certificate.
Open Network Computing Remote Procedure Call
Open Network Computing (ONC) Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a widely deployed remote procedure call system.
Open Network Computing (ONC) Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a widely deployed remote procedure call system.
Open Shortest Path First
Open Shortest Path First is an adaptive routing protocol for Internet Protocol networks.
Open Shortest Path First is an adaptive routing protocol for Internet Protocol networks.
Peg DHCP
Peg DHCP is a method defined in RFC 2322 to assign IP addresses in a context where regular DHCP wouldn't work.
Peg DHCP is a method defined in RFC 2322 to assign IP addresses in a context where regular DHCP wouldn't work.
Percent-encoding
Percent-encoding, also known as URL encoding, is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) under certain circumstances.
Percent-encoding, also known as URL encoding, is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) under certain circumstances.
Point-to-Point Protocol
In networking, the Point-to-Point Protocol is a data link protocol commonly used in establishing a direct connection between two networking nodes.
In networking, the Point-to-Point Protocol is a data link protocol commonly used in establishing a direct connection between two networking nodes.
Point-to-point protocol
In networking, the Point-to-Point Protocol, or PPP, is a data link protocol commonly used in establishing a direct connection between two networking nodes.
In networking, the Point-to-Point Protocol, or PPP, is a data link protocol commonly used in establishing a direct connection between two networking nodes.
Pool Element
A Pool Element (PE) is a server in the Reliable server pooling (RSerPool) framework.
A Pool Element (PE) is a server in the Reliable server pooling (RSerPool) framework.
Pool Registrar
A Pool Registrar (PR) is a component of the reliable server pooling (RSerPool) framework which manages a handlespace.
A Pool Registrar (PR) is a component of the reliable server pooling (RSerPool) framework which manages a handlespace.
Pool User
A Pool User (PU) is a client in the Reliable Server Pooling (RSerPool) framework.
A Pool User (PU) is a client in the Reliable Server Pooling (RSerPool) framework.
Portmap
The port mapper is an ONC RPC service that runs on network nodes that provide other ONC RPC services.
The port mapper is an ONC RPC service that runs on network nodes that provide other ONC RPC services.
Pretty Good Privacy
Pretty Good Privacy is a data encryption and decryption computer program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication.
Pretty Good Privacy is a data encryption and decryption computer program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication.
Proxy ARP
Proxy ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a technique by which a device on a given network answers the ARP queries for a network address that is not on that network.
Proxy ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a technique by which a device on a given network answers the ARP queries for a network address that is not on that network.
Public Key Name Service
The Public Key Name Service (PKNS) is an award-winning technology which stores and authenticates trust linkages.
The Public Key Name Service (PKNS) is an award-winning technology which stores and authenticates trust linkages.
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service is a networking protocol that provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting management for computers to connect and use a network ...
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service is a networking protocol that provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting management for computers to connect and use a network ...
Rahul Aggarwal
Rahul Aggarwal is a Distinguished Engineer at Juniper Networks and has played a significant role in the development of MPLS and in particular multicast in MPLS and BGP VPNs.
Rahul Aggarwal is a Distinguished Engineer at Juniper Networks and has played a significant role in the development of MPLS and in particular multicast in MPLS and BGP VPNs.
rdate
On Unix-like operating systems, rdate is a tool for querying the current time from a network server and, optionally, setting the system time.
On Unix-like operating systems, rdate is a tool for querying the current time from a network server and, optionally, setting the system time.
Regional Internet registry
A regional Internet registry (RIR) is an organization that manages the allocation and registration of Internet number resources within a particular region of the world.
A regional Internet registry (RIR) is an organization that manages the allocation and registration of Internet number resources within a particular region of the world.
Reliable server pooling
Reliable server pooling (RSerPool) is a computer protocol framework for management of and access to multiple, coordinated (pooled) servers.
Reliable server pooling (RSerPool) is a computer protocol framework for management of and access to multiple, coordinated (pooled) servers.
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
The Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) is an obsolete computer networking protocol used by a host computer to request its Internet Protocol (IPv4) address from an administrative ho...
The Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) is an obsolete computer networking protocol used by a host computer to request its Internet Protocol (IPv4) address from an administrative ho...
rlogin
rlogin is a software utility for Unix-like computer operating systems that allows users to log in on another host via a network, communicating via TCP port 513.
rlogin is a software utility for Unix-like computer operating systems that allows users to log in on another host via a network, communicating via TCP port 513.
Robustness principle
In computing, the robustness principle is a general design guideline for software: :Be conservative in what you send; be liberal in what you accept.
In computing, the robustness principle is a general design guideline for software: :Be conservative in what you send; be liberal in what you accept.
ROHC
Robust Header Compression (ROHC) is a standardized method to compress the IP, UDP, RTP, and TCP headers of Internet packets.
Robust Header Compression (ROHC) is a standardized method to compress the IP, UDP, RTP, and TCP headers of Internet packets.
Route poisoning
Route poisoning is a method to prevent routing loops within computer networks.
Route poisoning is a method to prevent routing loops within computer networks.
Route server
A route server is a server that was originally made with the intention to be a part of the National Science Foundation funded Routing Arbiter project.
A route server is a server that was originally made with the intention to be a part of the National Science Foundation funded Routing Arbiter project.
Routing Assets Database
Routing Assets Database (RADb, also expanded as Routing Arbiter Database), run by Merit Network, is a lookup database designed to make fundamental information about networks available.
Routing Assets Database (RADb, also expanded as Routing Arbiter Database), run by Merit Network, is a lookup database designed to make fundamental information about networks available.
Routing Information Protocol
The Routing Information Protocol is a distance-vector routing protocol, which employs the hop count as a routing metric.
The Routing Information Protocol is a distance-vector routing protocol, which employs the hop count as a routing metric.
Rsyslog
Rsyslog is an open source software used on UNIX and Unix-like computer systems for forwarding log messages in an IP network.
Rsyslog is an open source software used on UNIX and Unix-like computer systems for forwarding log messages in an IP network.
Rtelnet
RTelnet is a SOCKS client version of telnet in Unix-like systems.
RTelnet is a SOCKS client version of telnet in Unix-like systems.
SCVP
The Server-based Certificate Validation Protocol (SCVP) is an Internet protocol for determining the path between a X.509 digital certificate and a trusted root (Delegated Path Discovery) a...
The Server-based Certificate Validation Protocol (SCVP) is an Internet protocol for determining the path between a X.509 digital certificate and a trusted root (Delegated Path Discovery) a...
SDXF
SDXF (Structured Data eXchange Format) is a data serialization format defined by RFC 3072.
SDXF (Structured Data eXchange Format) is a data serialization format defined by RFC 3072.
Seamoby
The Seamoby Candidate Access Router Discovery, or CARD, is an experimental protocol outlined by RFC 4065 and RFC 4066.
The Seamoby Candidate Access Router Discovery, or CARD, is an experimental protocol outlined by RFC 4065 and RFC 4066.
Secure Shell
Secure Shell or SSH is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged using a secure channel between two networked devices.
Secure Shell or SSH is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged using a secure channel between two networked devices.
Service Location Protocol
The Service Location Protocol (SLP, srvloc) is a service discovery protocol that allows computers and other devices to find services in a local area network without prior configuration.
The Service Location Protocol (SLP, srvloc) is a service discovery protocol that allows computers and other devices to find services in a local area network without prior configuration.
Session Announcement Protocol
Session Announcement Protocol (SAP) is a protocol for broadcasting multicast session information.
Session Announcement Protocol (SAP) is a protocol for broadcasting multicast session information.
Session Description Protocol
The Session Description Protocol is a format for describing streaming media initialization parameters.
The Session Description Protocol is a format for describing streaming media initialization parameters.
Shared Whois Project
The Shared Whois Project is the process used to submit, maintain and update information to ensure up-to-date and efficient maintenance of WHOIS records, as structured in RFC 1491.
The Shared Whois Project is the process used to submit, maintain and update information to ensure up-to-date and efficient maintenance of WHOIS records, as structured in RFC 1491.
Shibboleth (Internet2)
Shibboleth is an Internet2 Middleware Initiative project that has created an architecture and open-source implementation for federated identity-based authentication and authorization infrastruct...
Shibboleth is an Internet2 Middleware Initiative project that has created an architecture and open-source implementation for federated identity-based authentication and authorization infrastruct...
Simple Authentication and Security Layer
Simple Authentication and Security Layer is a framework for authentication and data security in Internet protocols.
Simple Authentication and Security Layer is a framework for authentication and data security in Internet protocols.
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol is an Internet Draft in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol is an Internet Draft in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Simple Network Management Protocol
Simple Network Management Protocol is an "Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks.
Simple Network Management Protocol is an "Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks.
Splinternet
Splinternet is a term used to describe a splintering and division of the internet due to various factors, including technology, politics, and nationalism.
Splinternet is a term used to describe a splintering and division of the internet due to various factors, including technology, politics, and nationalism.
Stream Control Transmission Protocol
In computer networking, the Stream Control Transmission Protocol is a transport layer protocol, serving in a similar role to the popular protocols Transmission Control Protocol and User Datagram...
In computer networking, the Stream Control Transmission Protocol is a transport layer protocol, serving in a similar role to the popular protocols Transmission Control Protocol and User Datagram...
Syslog
Syslog is a standard for computer data logging.
Syslog is a standard for computer data logging.
Syslog-ng
syslog-ng is an open source implementation of the Syslog protocol for Unix and Unix-like systems.
syslog-ng is an open source implementation of the Syslog protocol for Unix and Unix-like systems.
T-MPLS
T-MPLS or Transport MPLS is a transport network layer technology that uses extensions to a subset of the existing MPLS standards and is designed specifically for application in transport n...
T-MPLS or Transport MPLS is a transport network layer technology that uses extensions to a subset of the existing MPLS standards and is designed specifically for application in transport n...
T.37 ITU-T recommendation
T.37 is an ITU standard which deals with sending fax messages using email.
T.37 is an ITU standard which deals with sending fax messages using email.
T.38 ITU-T recommendation
T.38 is an ITU recommendation for allowing transmission of fax over IP networks in real time.
T.38 is an ITU recommendation for allowing transmission of fax over IP networks in real time.
T/TCP
T/TCP (Transactional TCP) is a variant of the TCP protocol.
T/TCP (Transactional TCP) is a variant of the TCP protocol.
Tag URI
Tag URI is a universal unique identifier protocol commonly used in various internet-related technologies and associated with data storage and transfer systems such as YAML.
Tag URI is a universal unique identifier protocol commonly used in various internet-related technologies and associated with data storage and transfer systems such as YAML.
TCP global synchronization
TCP global synchronization in Computer networks can happen to TCP/IP flows during periods of congestion because each sender will reduce their transmission rate at the same time when packet loss ...
TCP global synchronization in Computer networks can happen to TCP/IP flows during periods of congestion because each sender will reduce their transmission rate at the same time when packet loss ...
TCP-Illinois
TCP-Illinois is a variant of TCP congestion control protocol, developed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
TCP-Illinois is a variant of TCP congestion control protocol, developed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Telnet
Telnet is a network protocol used on the Internet or local area networks to provide a bidirectional interactive text-oriented communications facility using a virtual terminal connection.
Telnet is a network protocol used on the Internet or local area networks to provide a bidirectional interactive text-oriented communications facility using a virtual terminal connection.
Timing Synchronization Function (TSF)
Timing Synchronization Function (TSF) is specified in IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) standard to fulfill timing synchronization among users.
Timing Synchronization Function (TSF) is specified in IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) standard to fulfill timing synchronization among users.
TLS-PSK
Transport layer security pre-shared key ciphersuites (TLS-PSK) is a set of cryptographic protocols that provide secure communication based on pre-shared keys (PSKs).
Transport layer security pre-shared key ciphersuites (TLS-PSK) is a set of cryptographic protocols that provide secure communication based on pre-shared keys (PSKs).
TR-069
TR-069 (Technical Report 069) is a DSL Forum (which was later renamed as Broadband Forum) technical specification entitled CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP).
TR-069 (Technical Report 069) is a DSL Forum (which was later renamed as Broadband Forum) technical specification entitled CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP).
Transport Layer Security
Transport Layer Security and its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer, are cryptographic protocols that provide communication security over the Internet.
Transport Layer Security and its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer, are cryptographic protocols that provide communication security over the Internet.
TSIG
TSIG (Transaction SIGnature) is a computer networking protocol defined in RFC 2845.
TSIG (Transaction SIGnature) is a computer networking protocol defined in RFC 2845.
Type-length-value
Within data communication protocols, optional information may be encoded as a type-length-value or TLV element inside of the protocol.
Within data communication protocols, optional information may be encoded as a type-length-value or TLV element inside of the protocol.
UDP Helper Address
A UDP Helper Address is a special router configuration used to forward broadcast network traffic from a client machine on one subnet to a server in another subnet.
A UDP Helper Address is a special router configuration used to forward broadcast network traffic from a client machine on one subnet to a server in another subnet.
URL Template
A URL Template is a way to specify a URL that includes parameters that must be substituted before the URL is resolved.
A URL Template is a way to specify a URL that includes parameters that must be substituted before the URL is resolved.
User Datagram Protocol
The User Datagram Protocol is one of the core members of the Internet Protocol Suite, the set of network protocols used for the Internet.
The User Datagram Protocol is one of the core members of the Internet Protocol Suite, the set of network protocols used for the Internet.
Valid Accessible Compatible
Valid, Accessible and Compatible, or VAC, is an online project aimed at encouraging the development of standards compliant websites as well as accessible ones.
Valid, Accessible and Compatible, or VAC, is an online project aimed at encouraging the development of standards compliant websites as well as accessible ones.
vCard
vCard is a file format standard for electronic business cards.
vCard is a file format standard for electronic business cards.
Venturi Transport Protocol
Venturi Transport Protocol (VTP) is a patented proprietary transport layer protocol that is designed to transparently replace TCP in order to overcome inefficiencies in the design of TCP r...
Venturi Transport Protocol (VTP) is a patented proprietary transport layer protocol that is designed to transparently replace TCP in order to overcome inefficiencies in the design of TCP r...
Veronica (search engine)
Veronica is a search engine system for the Gopher protocol, developed in 1992 by Steven Foster and Fred Barrie at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Veronica is a search engine system for the Gopher protocol, developed in 1992 by Steven Foster and Fred Barrie at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Virtual Circuit Multiplexing
Virtual Circuit Multiplexing or VC-MUX is one of the two (the other being LLC encapsulation) mechanisms for identifying the protocol carried in ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5) frames specified by ...
Virtual Circuit Multiplexing or VC-MUX is one of the two (the other being LLC encapsulation) mechanisms for identifying the protocol carried in ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5) frames specified by ...
Virtual circuit multiplexing
Virtual circuit multiplexing or VC-MUX is one of the two mechanisms for identifying the protocol carried in ATM Adaptation Layer 5 frames specified by RFC 2684, Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM.
Virtual circuit multiplexing or VC-MUX is one of the two mechanisms for identifying the protocol carried in ATM Adaptation Layer 5 frames specified by RFC 2684, Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM.
VPIM
Voice Profile for Internet Mail (VPIMv2) is defined in RFC 3801, an Internet standards track protocol.
Voice Profile for Internet Mail (VPIMv2) is defined in RFC 3801, an Internet standards track protocol.
Web Services Distributed Management
Web Services Distributed Management (WSDM, pronounced wisdom) is a web service standard for managing and monitoring the status of other services.
Web Services Distributed Management (WSDM, pronounced wisdom) is a web service standard for managing and monitoring the status of other services.
Web Services Resource Framework
Web Services Resource Framework is a family of OASIS-published specifications for web services.
Web Services Resource Framework is a family of OASIS-published specifications for web services.
Whois
WHOIS is a query and response protocol that is widely used for querying databases that store the registered users or assignees of an Internet resource, such as a domain name, an IP address bloc...
WHOIS is a query and response protocol that is widely used for querying databases that store the registered users or assignees of an Internet resource, such as a domain name, an IP address bloc...
Wide area information server
Wide Area Information Servers or WAIS is a client–server text searching system that uses the ANSI Standard Z39.50 Information Retrieval Service Definition and Protocol Specifications for L...
Wide Area Information Servers or WAIS is a client–server text searching system that uses the ANSI Standard Z39.50 Information Retrieval Service Definition and Protocol Specifications for L...
WIDL (Internet Standard)
WIDL (Web Interface Definition Language) is a 1997 standard for interactions between websites.
WIDL (Web Interface Definition Language) is a 1997 standard for interactions between websites.
Wireless Transport Layer Security
Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS) is a security protocol, part of the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) stack.
Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS) is a security protocol, part of the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) stack.
X.1035
X.1035 was approved on 13 February 2007 by ITU-T Study Group 17.
X.1035 was approved on 13 February 2007 by ITU-T Study Group 17.
Xpress Transport Protocol
Xpress Transport Protocol (XTP) is a transport layer protocol for high-speed networks promoted by the XTP Forum developed to replace TCP. XTP provides protocol options for error control, flow co...
Xpress Transport Protocol (XTP) is a transport layer protocol for high-speed networks promoted by the XTP Forum developed to replace TCP. XTP provides protocol options for error control, flow co...
Zeta-TCP
Zeta-TCP refers to a set of proprietary TCP algorithms targeted to improve the end-to-end performance of TCP, regardless of whether the peer is Zeta-TCP or any other TCP protocol stack, in...
Zeta-TCP refers to a set of proprietary TCP algorithms targeted to improve the end-to-end performance of TCP, regardless of whether the peer is Zeta-TCP or any other TCP protocol stack, in...