Appendix B; Terminology - WowWee Rovio 8033 User Manual

Appendix B

Terminology

Some of the terms used in this manual are specific to Rovio.
• ActiveX: Used to create software components for a specific function or set of
functions for Windows platforms. Rovio uses ActiveX in Internet Explorer to allow
streaming video and audio.
• Ad hoc: In networking, a type of protocol in which the network is created "on-the-
fly" or decentralized. When you connect directly to Rovio using your computer,
you are connecting to it using an Ad hoc connection (vs. connecting to it through a
router).
• DHCP: Dynamic host Configuration Protocol. A type of networking protocol for
computer which determines the IP address when using dynamic IP addressing.
• IP address: Internet Protocol address. A unique address for electronic devices such
as computers or routers to identify the device over a computer network.
• MAC address: Media Access Control address. An identifier for most network
adapters that distinguishes hardware devices from each other on a network.
Sometimes referred to as an Ethernet address.
• Ports: A virtual data connection to exchange data, especially between computers
and the Internet.
• SSID: Service set identifier. Used to identify a router.
• Subnet mask: A range of logical addresses for which all devices in the network are
members.
• Way points: In navigation, a reference point or location reference. For Rovio, a way
point can be a location in your home which it can save to memory and to which it
will drive when playing back paths..
• Wi-Fi : Wireless technology.
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