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address mask (Subnet Mask)

This is used to recognize the sections of an IP address that concur with the different parts. Also known as the "subnet mask".

 

alias

A nickname that refers to a network resource.

 

anonymous FTP

This is a method of bypassing security checks when you logon to an FTP site. This is done by typing "anonymous" as your user ID and your e-mail address as the password.

 

application

A program that performs for a certain purpose.

 

Archie

A method of automatically collecting, indexing, and retrieving files from the Internet.

 

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)

A transfer mode that designates bandwidth using a fixed-size packet or cell. Also called a "fast packet".

 

authentication

A method of identifying the user to make sure the user is who he says he is