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HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The client-server TCP/IP protocol used on the World Wide
Web for the transfer of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) documents across the
Internet.
Internet Protocol (IP)
The underlying set of networking rules that describes how data is transmitted across the
Internet. Internet Protocol allows data from one computer to be split into packets to be
sent to another computer with a specific IP address.
IP address
Internet Protocol address. A 32-bit numeric address used by IP (internet protocol) to
specify a computer on the Internet. The IP address is usually written as four numbers
separated by periods. An example is 128.121.4.5.
IPP
Internet Printing Protocol. A protocol used between a client and a print server for carrying
out remote printing over the Internet.
LAA
Locally Administered Address. When a device is powered on, its network address is
presented to the network. The default network address assigned by the manufacturer at
the time of production is known as the Universally Administered Address (UAA), while an
address specified by the network administrator to override the UAA is the Locally
Administered Address (LAA). Each LAA must be unique on a Local Area Network.
LAN
Local Area Network. It is a network system formed by linking a server, workstations, and
computers, which are all located in the same building or some other relatively limited area.
Log in
Entering a user name and password as a means of user authentication to start a
computer session or access to a service.
LPD
Line Printer Daemon. A daemon is a program that runs, without human intervention, to
accomplish a given task. The Line Printer Daemon controls the flow of print jobs to a
printer.
MAC address
Media Access Control address. The hardware address of the network adapter of a
computer connected to a local area network.
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