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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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALE | Automatic Learning Engine | |
| DA | Destination Address | The IP address of the destination/target |
| 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 |
| PIE | Packet Inspection Engine | |
| POE | Power over Ethernet | 802.11at |
| SA | Source Address | The IP address of the source/sender/origin |
| STP | Spanning Tree Protocol | |
| VLAN | Virtual Local Area Network | 802.11q |