HP 1670A Series User Manual page 100

Glossacy
benchtop logic analyzer A small,
standalone HP logic analyzer that is
not part of the HP 16500 logic analy-
sis system.
client A computer or program that
is configured to use services pro-
vided by another computer on a
network. HP logic analyzers do not
have client capabilities.
Ethernet A network that adheres
to the IEEE 802.3 Local Area Net-
work standard.
Ethernet Address A hexadecimal
number which is used to identify a
machine on a network. Each logic
analyzer is assigned a unique
Ethernet address.
ftp
(File Transfer Protocol) A
service that allows you to remotely
transfer files among different operat-
ing systems.
host A computer on a network.
When controlling the logic analyzer,
your computer is considered the
host.
host name A unique name that is
used to identify each host machine
on a network. The host name is cre-
ated by the user or system
administrator.
IP Address (Internet Protocol Ad-
dress) A unique number that is
assigned to a each device which is to
be connected to a TCP/IP network.
Before using your logic analyzer on a
network, you or your system adminis-
trator will need to assign an IP
address.
mount The method used in NFS
and other network protocols to gain
access to a network's resources.
UNIX systems use a "mount" com-
mand. DOS systems typically use a
"net use" command.
NFS (Network File System)
A distributed file system that allows
data to be shared by computers on a
network, regardless of operating sys-
tem, network architecture, or
protocol. The NFS protocol also al-
lows you to move files between
networks and operating systems.
ping A utility that allows you to
determine the status of the connec-
tions between devices and a
network. The ping utility is usually
included with software packages that
provide NFS services.
protocol A set of conventions that
specify how information will be for-
matted and transmitted on a
network, and how machines on a net-
work will communicate.
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