Glossary Of Terms - Philips SNU5600/00 User Manual

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Glossary of terms

D
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically
configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your home
network.
DNS Server Address
DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host
computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses. A
DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective
domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is
requested, the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server
address used by the computers on your home network is the location
of the DNS server your ISP has assigned.
DSL Modem
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing
phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.
E
Ethernet
A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected
by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits
per second (Mbps).
H
HPNA
Home Phone Line Networking Alliance, which is an association of
corporations (including) working to ensure the adoption of a single,
unified phone line networking standard. Your Home Connect home
network gateway is compliant with HPNA Specification 2.0, which
allows networking speeds of up to 1 million bits per second (Mbps)
using your existing home phone lines.
I
IP Address
IP stands for Internet Protocol.
An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods,
that identified a single, unique Internet computer host.
Example : 192.34.45.8.
ISP
Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity
to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
ISP Gateway Address (see ISP for definition)
The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router
located at the ISP's office. This address is required only when using a
cable or DSL modem.
L
LAN
Local Area Network.
A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a
relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network
is considered a LAN.
M
MAC Address
MAC stands for Media Access Control.
A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a
network.
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N
NAT
Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers
on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability
of the Home Connect home network gateway, you can access the
Internet from any computer on your home network without having to
purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.
P
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a
method of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up
connections ; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections.
R
Router
A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
S
Secondary Dial-Up
A secondary dial-up phone number is used by your ISP in case your
primary dial-up number has too many other customers accessing it. The
secondary dial-up phone number will be used if your primary dial-up
phone number cannot be accessed.
SPI
Stateful Packet Inspection. SPI is the type of corporate-grade Internet
security provided by your Home Connect home network gateway.
Using SPI, the gateway acts as a "firewall", protecting your network
from computer hackers.
Subnet Mask
A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided
by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is
used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular
network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the
Internet, which must assigned by InterNIC).
T
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the standard
protocol for data transmission over the Internet.
W
WAN
WAN stands for Wide Area Network. A network that connects
computers located in geographically seperate areas, (i.e., different
buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.
Glossary of Terms