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Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is an extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) used by an internet service provider (ISP) to enable the operation of a virtual private network (VPN) over the internet.
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Link Control Protocol (LCP)
In computer networking, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) provides a standard way to transport multiprotocol data over point-to-point links; within PPP, Link Control Protocol (LCP) establishes, configures and tests data link internet connections.
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load balancing
Load balancing is a technique used to distribute network traffic across a pool of servers known as a server farm.
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local area network (LAN)
A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and peripheral devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server within a distinct geographic area.
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location-based service (LBS)
A location-based service (LBS) is a software service for mobile device applications that requires knowledge about where the mobile device is geographically located.
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logical network
A logical network is a software-defined network topology or routing that is often different than the physical network.
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loose coupling
Loose coupling is an approach to interconnecting the components in a system, network or software application so that those components, also called elements, depend on each other to the least extent practicable.