Chapter 8: Glossary - Night Owl CM-IH8-BA User Manual

Chapter 8: Glossary

DDNS: Dynamic Domain Naming System. Method for automatically updating hostnames, address or other
information like a URL on a given name server.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that allows a server to automatically assign
a device and IP address.
IP: Internet Protocol. Protocol for standard communications across the Internet.
ISP: Internet Service Provider. An organization that provides services for accessing or using the Internet.
SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Standards used for email transmission.
UPS: Uninterrupted Power Supply. Device used to keep the NVR and cameras powered when the main power
supply is lost or disconnected.
UTC (Up the Coax): This new technology allows for PTZ functions to be sent backand forth between the NVR
and camera using a standard BNC (Video/Power) cable without the need for a separate port.
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