Glossary - Canon IR 2420 Network Manual

Glossary

Numerics
10Base-T
100Base-TX
B
BOOTP
6
bps
C
Community Name
Cookie
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Glossary

The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates up to 10 Mbps, which utilizes a
twisted-pair cable.
The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps, which utilizes
two pairs of high grade twisted-pair cables.
BOOTstrap Protocol. A protocol that enables a client machine to automatically obtain
network setup information from a server over a TCP/IP network. BOOTP enables a
client to automatically locate such information as the host name, domain name, and
IP address, so that it is not necessary to enter these items manually.
Stands for bits per second. The measure of transmission speed used in relationship
to networks and communication lines.
An identification keyword for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
A file left on a user's computer when the user visits a Web site. A cookie allows the
Web site to recognize the user on subsequent visits. Cookies are generally used to
enable a user to automatically sign on to certain Web sites and to customize the
features offered by such sites.