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Document the four device types that were present in nmap-os-db but not

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nmap-service-probes: encryption accelerator, proxy server, VoIP gateway, web
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@@ -13,6 +13,11 @@ cluster
A device that coordinates a group of computers working together.
*** Suggest using specialized instead
encryption accelerator (6)
A VPN gateway.
Example: Cisco VPN 3030 Concentrator VPN platform
*** Maybe merge with another category or change to "VPN gateway" as that's what all examples currently are.
firewall
A device dedicated to protecting other devices or networks. Usually these devices use inbound packet filtering but also may use outbound filtering or application level filtering.
@@ -50,6 +55,9 @@ projector
Devices that illuminate a screen or a wall for a presentation.
*** Newish category. I think there are some projectors classified as specialized. Alternatively use media device
proxy server (13)
Any kind of proxy server, including web proxies and other devices that, for example, cache data or understand other high-level protocols.
remote managment
Devices usually installed in data-centres so that equipment can be managed or monitored remotely.
@@ -81,6 +89,10 @@ A device that provides terminal facilities to clients over a network.
VoIP adapter
A device for providing Voice Over IP (VoIP) service that doesn't itself include phone facilities. A phone must be plugged into these adapters to place or receive calls.
VoIP gateway (18)
A device that converts between VoIP protocols and normal telephone traffic. Also may convert different VoIP protocols.
Example: Avaya Office IP403 VoIP gateway
VoIP phone
A device for providing Voice Over IP (VoIP) service that includes phone hardware.
@@ -91,6 +103,10 @@ webcam
A device that takes pictures with a camera, digitizes them, and makes them available over a network. This includes everything from consumer webcams used for internet chatting to Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and professional security systems.
*** Suggest distinction between consumer webcams and security systems
web server (2)
An appliance that serves primarily HTTP, not a general-purpose OS running a web server.
*** Suggest removal; current devices' classification is tenuous.
X-ray machine
A medical device.
*** Suggest using specialized instead