Protocol Glossary - D-Link DKVM-IP1 User Manual

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Protocol Glossary

BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol)
Similar to DHCP, but for smaller networks. Automatically assigns the IP address for a specific
duration of time.
CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)
A secure protocol for connecting to a system; it is more secure than PAP.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
An Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP.
DNS (Domain Name Servers): A system that allows a network name server to translate text
host names into numeric IP addresses.
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
A protocol for accessing directory information.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
An Internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and
a second set of addresses for external traffic. This enables a company to shield internal
addresses from the public Internet.
NFS (Network File System)
A protocol that allows file-sharing across a network. Users can view, store, and update files on a
Remote computer. You can use NFS to mount all or a portion of a file system. Users can access
the portion mounted with the same privileges as the user's access to each file.
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