L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol transports Layer 2 sessions across IP networks and is often combined with IPsec when encryption is needed.
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LACP
A protocol that combines several Ethernet links into a logical link.
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Local network connecting the equipment of a home, office or site.
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A protocol allowing neighbouring network equipment to announce itself between them.
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Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution resolves names on a local network segment without DNS but can expose systems to spoofing attacks.
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A component that distributes requests across multiple servers or instances.
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A virtual network interface used to join the machine itself or provide a stable logical address.
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