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Nextiva S2750e Series User Guide
Firmware Software stored in read-only memory (ROM) or programmable ROM (PROM),
therefore becoming a permanent part of a computing device.
IP (Internet Protocol) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on
Ethernet networks.
IP Camera See S2500e, S2600e Series, or S2700e Series.
LAN (Local Area Network) A computer network that spans a relatively small area. A LAN
can connect workstations, personal computers, and surveillance equipment (like edge
devices). See also WAN.
MPEG-4 A graphics and video lossy compression algorithm standard that is derived from
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and H.263. MPEG-4 extends these earlier algorithms with synthesis of
speech and video, fractal compression, computer visualization, and artificial
intelligence-based image processing techniques.
Multicast Communication between a sender and multiple receivers on a network; the
devices can be located across multiple subnets, but not through the Internet. Multicast is a
set of protocols using UDP/IP for transport.
nDVR A video management and storage software sold by Verint. This graphical product is
used in conjunction with wired and wireless edge devices.
Nextiva The powerful, enterprise-class video management platform and suite of
applications from Verint that helps enhance security and improve performance. Nextiva
simplifies the management of large scale, distributed video operations and promotes
efficient use of network resources.
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) The North American standard (525-line
interlaced raster-scanned video) for the generation, transmission, and reception of television
signals. In addition to North America, the NTSC standard is used in Central America, a
number of South American countries, and some Asian countries, including Japan. Compare
with PAL.
NTP (Network Time Protocol) A protocol designed to synchronize the clocks of devices over
a network.
OSD (On-screen Display) Status information displayed on the video monitor connected to
a receiver edge device.
PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) A television signal standard (625 lines) used in the United
Kingdom, much of western Europe, several South American countries, some Middle East and
Asian countries, several African countries, Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific island
countries. Compare with NTSC.
PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol)—A method to securely transmit
authentication information, including passwords, over a wireless network.
PSK (Pre-Shared Key) A mode of the WPA and WPA2 security protocols, designed for home
and small office networks that cannot afford the cost and complexity of an authentication
server. It is also known as personal mode.
PTL (Push-To-Listen) In a two-way system, the communication mode in which the listener
must push a button while listening.
PTT (push-To-Talk) In a two-way system, the communication mode in which the talker
must push a button while talking.
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