Glossary – HP EX475 MediaSmart Server User Manual

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Glossary

This glossary defines terms that are used in the HP MediaSmart Server.

A

all-in-one-gateway A device that provides multiple network features

such as a router, modem, local area network (LAN) switch, firewall, and/or a

wireless access point. Also see

LAN.

anti-virus software Software that checks a hard drive for viruses

(harmful computer code) that may infect a computer.

B

BIOS Basic Input/Output Services—the firmware code run by the HP

MediaSmart Server when first powered on. The BIOS prepares the server for

operation and allows the server software to load, execute, and assume

control of the server. This process is also known as booting up.

Browser window A browser window is used to display web pages

either on a web site or stored locally such as the HP MediaSmart Server’s

User’s Guide.

C

client computers A client computer is a computer that accesses the HP

MediaSmart Server by the home network. This term also applies to computers

using remote access to the server.

D

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol—the protocol used to assign IP

addresses to network devices, such as computers. DHCP automatically

assigns IP addresses to network devices; the assigned address can change

over time. Also see

IP address,

Protocol,

and

Static IP Address.

digital rights management Technology built into digital media, such

as music and movies, that allows companies in charge of their copyrights to

decide how and where media can be used.

DMR Digital Media Receiver (DMR), Digital Media Adapter (DMA), Digital

Media Player (DMP)—a consumer electronic device that communicates with

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