Glossary Of Terms - HID HDP5000 User Manual

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Glossary of Terms

Term Purpose
MAC (Media The unique numeric value address associated with a network device that
Access gives the device a unique identity. This address is assigned by the device
Control) manufacturer to ensure its uniqueness.
TCP The Network protocol that allows reliable network communications
(Transmission between devices.
Control
Protocol)
IP (Internet The Network protocol that identifies devices and messages by addresses
Protocol) so that communications can occur between devices on different local
networks.
TCP/IP Network communications using TCP and IP protocols.
ICMP The Basic message protocol for the internet.
(Internet
Control
Message
Protocol)
The protocol used by a network to automatically assign network settings
DHCP
(Dynamic to connected devices so that they will work together.
Host
Configuration
Protocol)
DNS (Domain Defines the Network protocol that allows devices to find IP addresses
Name from a network name server.
System)
HDP5000 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide
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