Glossary
Active
If a property is active, it means it has been set up to use the bandwidth shapers, and should show up in the KMC account system.
DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) a network protocol that is used to configure network devices so that they can communicate on an IP network. A DHCP client uses the DHCP protocol to acquire configuration information, such as an IP address, a default route and one or more DNS server addresses from a DHCP server. The DHCP client then uses this information to configure its host. Once the configuration process is complete, the host is able to communicate on the internet
Dynamic IP Address
An IP address that is configured by a DHCP host and given to a DHCP client. A dynamic IP address is typically more secure, since there is no constant IP address, which is easier to track by data mining companies. While not as good for gaming, VoIP and setting up a file server, DHCP is the type of protocol we use for security and ease of access.
Multi-Port
Means that there is no 8-port switch in the unit to power cycle for troubleshooting.
NAT
(Network Address Translation) the process of modifying IP address information in IP packet headers while in transit across a traffic routing device.
NOC
(Network Operations Center) the physical space from which a typically large telecommunications network is managed, monitored and supervised. The NOC coordinates network troubles, provides problem management and router configuration services, manages network changes, allocates and manages domain names and IP addresses, monitors routers, switches, hubs and UPS systems that keep the network operating smoothly, manages the distribution and updating of Software and coordinates with affiliated networks.
Packet
A formatted unit of data carried by a packet mode computer network. Computer communications links that do not support packets, such as traditional point-to-point telecommunications links, simply transmit data as a series of bytes, characters, or bits alone. When data is formatted into packets, the bitrate of the communication medium can be better shared among users than if the network were circuit switched.
Passive
If a property is passive, it means the users are not on any bandwidth shapers and the property is not in the KMC system, therefore the users will not need to create an account to get online.
Port
an application-specific or process-specific software construct serving as a communications endpoint in a computer’s host operating system. The purpose of ports is to uniquely identify different applications or processes running on a single computer and thereby enable them to share a single physical connection to a packet-switched network like the Internet.
Port Forwarding
Port forwarding allows remote computers (for example, computers on the Internet) to connect to a specific computer or service within a private local-area network (LAN). It basically reserves a port for traffic flow for a specific process. We do not accept requests to forward ports.
Public IP Address
IP address that allows any two computers to identify each other. When a person connects to the Internet, her computer is usually assigned an address from a pool that has been set aside for her ISP to use for its customers. When she types in a website address that domain name is converted into the IP address for the server that hosts the website. The server uses the computer’s public IP address to know where to send the requested site page. Assigning a device a public IP address in KMC can generally help with devices that communicate to a host server on the internet, such as a game console.
Single-Port
Means that there is a small 8-port network switch that you can power cycle to troubleshoot issues with no connection or IP addresses from wall jacks.
Static IP Address
An IP address that is constant and does not change. A static IP address is not configured by DHCP. While a static IP address is typically better for gaming, VoIP, and setting up a file server, it is also less secure than a dynamic IP address, and is not offered through our networks.
UDF
(Unbundling Distribution Frame) A UDF is the small 8 port network switch usually in the common area closet (at the top) of a unit in a single-port property.
VoIP
(Voice over Internet Protocol) a technology that allows you to make voice calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line. Some VoIP services may only allow you to call other people using the same service, but others may allow you to call anyone who has a telephone number – including local, long distance, mobile, and international numbers.