Uplink Port - AVM FRITZ!Box 3270 Installation, Configuration And Operation

Glossary
update
A more recent version of software or firmware is called an up-
date. Updates are often free of charge, resolve minor pro-
gramming errors, and sometimes also offer new functions.

uplink port

The uplink port on a hub or switch is designed for connecting
another hub or switch, or a router. In contrast to the uplink
port, there is also a user port for connecting terminal devices.
The send and receive directions are transposed on the uplink
port. On some devices the port can change between normal
and uplink mode by means of a switch.
upload
This term designates the procedure of transmitting files from
one's own computer to another computer in the Internet.
UPnP
short for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
UPnP is an extension of the Microsoft Plug & Play standard
that allows devices to network globally and to exchange ser-
vices—without a central server or computer.
UPnP allows devices from all kinds of manufacturers (stereo
systems, routers, printers, house controls) to be controlled
via an IP-based network (see glossary), with or without cen-
tral control through a gateway. It is based on a number of
standardized network protocols and data formats. Expressed
simplistically, devices can communicate with each other au-
tomatically using UPnP to exchange information.
Today the UPnP forum specifies the UPnP standard and certi-
fies devices that are compliant with this standard.
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