
Appendix D. Glossary
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gateway
A device which enables information to be exchanged between two
dissimilar systems or networks.
HDLC
High level data link control. A generic link-level communications
protocol developed by the International Organization for Standard-
ization (ISO). HDLC manages synchronous code-transparent, serial
information transfer over a link connection. See also SDLC.
host computer
The primary or controlling computer in a multiple computer opera-
tion.
in-band
Signaling (dialing, diagnostics, management, configuration, etc.) over
the same channel used for data.
ingress
Frame relay frames leaving from an access device in a direction
toward the frame relay network.
interface device
Provides the interface between the end device(s) and a frame relay
network by encapsulating the user's native protocol in frame relay
frames and sending the frames across the frame relay backbone. See
also encapsulation and frame-relay-capable interface device.
IP
Internet protocol. A protocol which provides for transmitting blocks
of data between hosts identified by fixed-length addresses.
ISDN
Integrated services digital network. A network architecture that
enables end-to-end digital connections. The network supports
diverse services through integrated access arrangements and defines
a limited set of standard, multipurpose interfaces for equipment ven-
dors, network providers, and customers. Interworking with a public
switched telephone network is retained.
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