Glossary - Ricoh IS100 Quick Manual

Network Management Tool User's Manual

Glossary

Client/server
A client is a computer that requests service from another computer (server).
DNS
Short for Domain Name Service. A DNS server lets you locate computers on a
network or the internet (TCP/IP network) by domain name. The DNS server
maintains a database of domain names (host names) and their corresponding IP
addresses. For example, the domain name www.examle.com might translate to
198.105.232.4.
DHCP
Short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a server in a network or internet
service that assigns IP addresses to the multiple stations on the network.
Gateway
An interface that connects two different networks (a LAN can be connected to the
Internet through some kind of gateway.)
IP Address
Internet Protocol Address – every computer on the Internet has a unique identifying
number, like 191.2.24.2
LAN
Local Area Network – a network of computers installed within a small area, such as
an office building.
Network
Groups of computer that are connected together so that they can share resources
and exchange data.
POP3
POP3 is the latest Post Office Protocol 3. This is a service that stores and serves
emails for various client machines that are not connected to the internet 24 hours a
day. Emails are held in POP3 until you log in. OS2.ie customers receive Microsoft
Outlook Express which is a POP3 piece of software.
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