Macsense Connectivity MIH-108 - Manual (Page 35)

APPENDIX C GLOSSARY
DHCP
DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP configuration. Client side computer
can get one IP from DHCP server automatically. Using DHCP can save the
effort of setting IP for every LAN computers.
Dial-up Access
Refers to connecting a device to a network via a modem and a public
telephone network. Dial-up access is really just like a phone connection,
except that the parties at the two ends are computer devices rather than peo-
ple. Because dial-up access uses normal telephone lines, the quality of the
connection is not always good and data transfer rates are limited, but new
technologies such as ISDN provide faster speed.
An alternative way to connect two computers is through a leased line,
which is a permanent connection between two devices. Leased lines provide
faster throughput and better quality connections, but also more expensive.
Domain Name
A name that identifies one or more IP addresses. For example, the domain
name "microsoft.com" represents many IP addresses. Domain names are used
in URLs to identify particular Web pages. For example, in the URL
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/index.html, the domain name is
pcwebopedia.com.
IEEE
Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, pro-
nounced "I-triple-E". Founded in 1884, the IEEE is an organization composed
of engineers, scientists, and students. The IEEE is best known for developing
standards for the computer and electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE
802 standards for local-area networks are widely adopted.
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