Terms and definitions that encompass Arescom products and markets, technical jargon, acronyms and abbreviations

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Apex Wizard

an all-graphical installation and management application, based on Microsoft Windows 95, for the ARESCOM Apex Router series.

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Bandwidth-On-Demand

a feature which dynamically adds or drops a B channel on an ISDN line depending on the bandwidth requirements.

B-channel (bearer channel)

a fundamental component of ISDN interfaces. A B-channel carries data, voice, and video at speeds up to 64 Kbps in both directions.

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CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)

a security protocol which allows access between data communications systems before and during data transmission.

Console management

this feature allows direct connection to a router for configuration using a console.

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Dial-on-demand

a router based feature which automatically establishes an ISDN connection when network packets are routed to a remote site.

Dial-up management

a feature which allows a network manager or integrator to dial-in and configure a remote ISDN router over an ISDN line. The ARESCOM Apex 1100 supports remote management via telnet and console port management. For more information, refer to the ARESCOM Apex 1100 on-line help menu located in the Apex Manager.

Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation

the process of adding or dropping B-channels as needed to optimize overall efficiency of the ISDN line.

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Flash Wizard

an all-graphical installation and management application, based on Microsoft Windows 95, for the ARESCOM Flash Digital Modem series.

Frame Relay

a packet-oriented communication method for connecting computer systems over fast, high-bandwidth, and low-noise digital lines that are primarily used for LAN and WAN connections.

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IP routing

a method of routing data packets using Internet Protocol (IP)—the official protocol suite for the Internet.

ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)

a digital network that provides "end to end" digital service by carrying data, voice, and video signals over copper wire phone lines.

ISDN Ordering Codes

a number or letter code that an ISDN line provider uses to identify the line requirements for ISDN equipment.

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Line speed detection

a feature that automatically identifies the speed of your ISDN line.

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Microsoft® Compression

a software compression scheme enabled by the integration of Microsoft Dial-up networking.

Multilink PPP (MLPPP)

a standard for aggregating/combining multiple ISDN B-channels using synchronous PPP framing. MLPPP allows ISDN equipment to combine two B-channels for a total bandwidth of 128 Kbps.

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PAP (Password Authentication Protocol)

a security protocol that uses password protection to allow access to a network or host.

Plug-n-Play

a specification that provides automatic configuration of adapter cards.

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)

a serial communication protocol that allows IP network connections over dial-up or leased lines.

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Service Profile Identifier (SPID)

a number, assigned by an ISDN provider, that identifies a B-channel to the network.

SPID detection

a feature that automatically configures the SPID numbers.

Switch type detection

a feature that automatically identifies and configures the switch type for ISDN equipment

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Telnet management

enables remote workstations with telnet capability to connect to the router by telneting the router's IP address. Once connected and logged in, the administrator can modify or upgrade router configurations.

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