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| A computer networking device that switches on OSI layer 2 like an ordinary network switch and provides extra functions on higher OSI layers. |
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| Inspects the network data that it receives so it can decide which data (or request)it needs to be forwarded to. |
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Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System
IDS is a device or application that monitors network or system activities. IPS shuts down suspicious attacks. |
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| A hardware/software solution that provides load balencing. It distributes workloads evenly across 2 or more computers. |
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| Multifunction Network Device |
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| Combines the function of individual devices into a single unit. |
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| Translates domain names into IP addresses |
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| describes the mechanisms used to control bandwidth usage on a network. |
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| Middleman providing security,administrative control and cache services. |
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Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit
Translator between the LAN data format and the WAN data format. |
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