HP Mv2120 - Media Vault Network Drive User Manual page 203

Glossary
This glossary defines terms that are used in the HP Media Vault.
all-in-one-gateway A device that provides multiple network features
such as a router, modem, local area network (LAN) switch, firewall, and/or a
wireless access point. Also see
anti-virus software Software that checks a hard drive for viruses
(harmful computer code) that may infect a computer.
browser window
either on a web site or stored locally such as the HP Media Vault User's
Guide.
client computers A client computer is a personal computer (PC) that
accesses the HP Media Vault by the home network. This term also applies to
computers using remote access to the server. Also known as the user's
computer.
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
requests files from other computers on the network. This is the public version
of the Server Message Block Protocol by IBM and modified by Microsoft. Also
see protocol.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) An alliance of leading
companies in consumer electronics. Its purpose is to create industry standards
that will allow products from all companies to be compatible with each other
and to enable a network of electronic devices in the home.
Digital Media Adapter (DMA), Digital Media Receiver (DMR),
Digital Media Player (DMP) A consumer electronic device that
communicates with the HP Media Vault and brings digital media streams—
such as photos, music, or video—to your entertainment center.
A
Local area network (LAN).
B
A browser window is used to display web pages
C
D
A protocol for how a computer
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