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  DDNS  (Dynamic  Domain  Name  System)  - The capability of assigning a fixed host and 

domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.   

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  DHCP  (Dynamic  Host  Configuration  Protocol)  - A protocol that automatically configure the 

TCP/IP parameters for the all the PCs that are connected to a DHCP server. 

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  DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the 

Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. 

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  DNS (Domain Name Server) - An Internet Server that translates the names of websites into 

IP addresses. 

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  Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.   

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  DoS (Denial of Service) - A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network 

from operating or communicating. 

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  DSL  (Digital  Subscriber  Line)  - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over 

existing traditional phone lines. 

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  ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet 

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  MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be 

transmitted. 

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  NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area 

network to a different IP address for the Internet. 

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PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote 
hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.