diff --git a/docs/device-types.txt b/docs/device-types.txt index 72e9b5fec..0c2baa687 100644 --- a/docs/device-types.txt +++ b/docs/device-types.txt @@ -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