HP 16500H User Manual page 79

Glossary
Client A computer or program
that is configured to use services pro-
vided by another computer on a
network. The HP 16500B does 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
HP 16500B is assigned a unique Eth-
ernet 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 HP16500B,
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 HP 16500B, you or
your system administrator 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 (Networked 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 de-
termine the status of the
connections 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.
Server A device that is configured
to provide a service to other devices
on network, such as shared access to
a file system or printer. The
HP 16500B acts like a server on your
network.
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