Realtek (abbreviations) Lingo
Often, we find abbreviations and names that do not immediately ring a bell. Searching for acronyms and abbreviations is also very difficult, so here's a realtek lingo list.
Name | Abbreviation of | Description |
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ALE | Automatic Learning Engine | |
DA | Destination Address | The IP address of the destination/target |
DSA | Distributed Switch Architecture | |
L2 | Layer 2 | Functionality belonging to the second layer of the OSI stack |
L3 | Layer 3 | Functionality belonging to the second layer of the OSI stack |
LAG | Ling AGgregation | 802.3ad |
PCS | ? | Used between the PHY and MAC on block diagrams, but also referenced in the kernel |
PIE | Packet Inspection Engine | |
POE | Power over Ethernet | 802.3af 802.3at 802.3bt |
SA | Source Address | The IP address of the source/sender/origin |
SALRN | Source Address LeaRNing | |
STP | Spanning Tree Protocol | |
VLAN | Virtual Local Area Network | 802.3q |