Glossary Of Internet Terms - Yamaha Clavinova CLP-100 Owner's Manual

Glossary of Internet Terms

A device that acts as a communication hub for multiple wireless devices, and conventionally enables both
Access point
wired and wireless LAN connections.
An Internet connection technology/service (such as ADSL and optical fiber) that allows for high-speed, high-
Broadband
volume data communication.
The software used to search for, access, and view web pages. For this instrument, this refers to the display
Browser
that shows the contents of the web pages.
A system that records certain information that the user transfers when visiting a website and using the Inter-
net. The function is similar to a preference file in a conventional computer program, in that it "remembers" cer-
Cookie
tain information such as your user name and password, so you don't have to re-enter the information each
time you visit the site.
This is a standard or protocol by which IP addresses and other low-level network configuration information
DHCP
can be dynamically and automatically assigned each time connection is made to the Internet.
Transferring data over a network, from a larger "host" system to a smaller "client" system's hard drive or other
Download
local storage device—much like copying files from your hard disk drive to a floppy disk. For this instrument,
this refers to the process of transferring Song and other data from a website to the instrument.
The first page shown when opening a browser and connecting to the Internet. This phrase is also used to
Home page
mean the "front screen" or top page of a website.
A huge network made up of networks, the Internet allows high-speed data transfer among computers, mobile
Internet
phones and other devices.
A string of numbers assigned to each computer connected to a network, and indicating the device's location
IP address
on the network.
Short for Local Area Network, this is a data-transfer network that connects a group of computers at a single
LAN
location (such as an office or home) by means of a special cable.
Location information in other sentences and images, etc. that are under buttons and character strings on a
Link
web page. When the place with the link is clicked, the page selection jumps to the relevant link.
A device which connects and allows data transfer between a conventional telephone line and a computer. It
Modem
converts the digital signals from the computer to analog audio for sending over the phone line, and vice versa.
A communications business that offers Internet connection services. In order to connect to the Internet, it is
Provider
necessary to contract to a provider.
A proxy server is a server that all computers on a local network have to go through before accessing informa-
tion on the Internet. It intercepts all or designated requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests
Proxy
itself. If not, it forwards the request to the real server. Proxy servers are used to improve performance and
speed, and to filter requests, usually for security and to prevent unauthorized access to an internal network.
A device for connecting multiple computer networks. For example, a router is necessary when connecting
Router
several computers in a house or office, and allow them to all access the Internet and share data. A router is
usually connected between a modem and a computer, although some modems have a built-in router.
Server
A hardware system or computer used as a central point for a network, providing access to files and services.
Short for "website," this refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collection
Site
of web pages whose addresses begin with "http://www.yamaha.com/" is referred to as the Yamaha site.
Short for Secure Sockets Layer, a standard for transmitting confidential data such as credit card numbers over
SSL
the Internet.
Short for Uniform Resource Locator, a string of characters used to identify and link to specific websites and
URL
pages on the Internet. A complete URL usually starts with the characters "http://."
Web page
Refers to each individual page that makes up a website.
Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy, a security protocol for wireless networks. WEP protects communication
WEP
contents from being intercepted.
Wireless LAN
A LAN connection that allows data transfer through a wireless, cable-free connection.
Wireless Game
Device that allows easy wireless connection with digital consumer electronic devices, printers, and game
Adaptor (Wireless
machines, etc. equipped with
Ethernet Converter
or Bridge)
Listening to the Songs on Internet (CLP-370/340, CLP-S308/S306)
[LAN]
ports.
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