ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A network technology based on transferring data in cells of a fixed size that are relatively small compared to those utilized by other technologies. The constant cell size results in simplified forwarding that enables ATM equipment to transmit voice, video, and computer data over the same converged network—something not possible before its time.
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) The most widely used interdomain routing protocol used in IP-based networks.
Command line interface (CLI) An interface that typically provides the user with ASCII screens of information for viewing specific device functions or configuration, as well as a structured (albeit proprietary) syntax for interacting with it. The prevalent method ...
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