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peripheral device (such as a modem, printer, or CD-ROM drive) for which the
computer itself doesn't have the proper connections.
HP Support Anywhere Client A workstation on a LAN designated to receive
information about operating conditions at networked HP NetServer E Series
servers.
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM A repository of software support products
including setup and installation programs for Support Anywhere.
I/O An acronym for Input/Output. I/O refers to the sending and receiving of data
in reference to a computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Peripheral devices
such as disk drives and keyboards are managed via the CPU's I/O channel.
IP address A unique string of characters assigned to networked devices to
facilitate communications. Generally, you use IP addresses if your network
protocol is TCP/IP, or if your NetServer includes operational web server software.
To find the IP address of a Windows NT server, use the "ipconfig" program.
LAN An acronym for Local Area Network. LANs interconnect servers, clients,
and other peripheral devices such as printers. The result is shared data
communications in which any computer can interact with any other
interconnected device in the group. LAN devices are distributed over a relatively
limited area--usually within the same building.
LAN adapter A hardware interface circuit board that either plugs into a slot, or
is built in to the computer's main circuit board (may also be called a "mother
board"). The LAN adapter provides hardware interfacing that allows a computer
to communicate to a Local Area Network. (See NIC and LAN)
LAN adapter driver Specialized software or firmware between a LAN adapter
and communications software that enables interfacing across a Local Area
Network.
NetWare Loadable Modules (NLM) Customized servers are built from pieces
or tools called NetWare Loadable Modules. An NLM is a program that can be
loaded or unloaded from the server while the server continues to run.
network A group of computers and other peripheral devices connected so that
they can communicate with one another. Most networks are setup to transmit
data, usually over telephone lines.
NIC An acronym for Network Interface Card. A NIC is a hardware interface
circuit board designed to plug into a slot usually provided on a computer's main
circuit board. The NIC provides a hardware interface that allows a computer to
communicate with other networked devices. (See LAN adapter)
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