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Appendix
Term
DNS
DPI (dpi)
Driver
Ethernet
Frame type
FTP
Gateway
Grayscale
Hard disk
Host name
HTTP
Install
IPP
IPX
IPX/SPX
IP address
LAN
Local printer
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Definition
Abbreviation for Domain Name System. A system that acquires the
supported IP addresses from host names in a network environment.
DNS allows the user to access other computers over a network by
specifying host names, instead of difficult to memorize and under-
stand IP addresses.
Abbreviation for Dots Per Inch. A resolution unit used by printers and
scanners. Indicates how many dots per inch are represented in an
image. The higher the value, the higher the resolution.
Software that works as a bridge between a computer and a periph-
eral device.
LAN transmission line standard
Type of communication format used in a NetWare environment.
Communication is not possible if the same frame type is not used.
Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A protocol for transferring
files over the Internet or an intranet on the TCP/IP network.
Hardware and software used as the point where a network is con-
nected to a network. A gateway also changes data formats, ad-
dresses, and protocols according to the connected network.
Monochrome image expressive form using the gradation information
from black to white
Large capacity storage device for storing data. The data can be
stored even if the power is turned off.
Displayed name of a device over a network.
Abbreviation for HyperText Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to
send and receive data between a Web server and a client (Web
browser). Documents containing images, recordings, and video clips
can be exchanged with the expressive form information.
To install hardware, operating systems, applications, printer drivers
on to a computer
Abbreviation for Internet Printing Protocol. A protocol that sends and
receives print data and controls printers over the Internet on a TCP/
IP network. Data can also be sent to printers in remote areas to print
over the Internet.
A protocol used with NetWare and works at the network layer of the
OSI reference model
Abbreviation for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet
Exchange. A protocol developed by Novel, Inc. that is commonly
used under a NetWare environment.
A code (address) that is used to identify individual network devices
over the Internet. A maximum of three digits for four numbers are
displayed such as 192.168.1.10. IP addresses are assigned to devic-
es, including computers, which are connected to the Internet.
Abbreviation for Local Area Network. A network which connects
computers on the same floor, in the same building, or in neighboring
buildings.
A printer connected to a parallel or USB port of a computer.
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