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Appendix 12
Ethernet LAN transmission line standard.
File extension The characters added to the file name in order to identify file formats. The file exten-
sion is added after a period, for example, ".bmp" or ".jpg".
FTP Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A protocol for transferring files over the Inter-
net or an intranet on the TCP/IP network.
Gateway Hardware and software used as the point where a network is connected to a network.
A gateway also changes data formats, addresses, and protocols according to the
connected network.
Gradation The light and dark levels of an image. As the number increases, smoother brightness
transition can be reproduced.
Gray Scale Monochrome image expressed with black and white gradation information.
GSS-SPNEGO/Simple/Di-
gest MD5 Authentication methods for logging on to the LDAP server. The authentication meth-
od (GSS-SPENGO, SIMPLE or Digest MD5) for the LDAP server differs depending on
the server being used and the server settings.
Halftone The method of producing the light and dark parts of an image through varying sizes
of black and white dots.
Hard disk Large-capacity storage device for storing data. The data can be stored even if the
power is turned off.
Host name Displayed name of a device over a network.
HTTP Abbreviation for HyperText Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to send and receive
data between a Web server and a client (Web browser). Documents containing im-
ages, recordings, or video clips can be exchanged, including information on the rep-
resentation format.
ICM Abbreviation for Image Color Management. The color management system used by
Windows. Color differences of input/output devices, such as monitors, scanners and
printers, are adjusted to reproduce colors so that they are nearly the same on any
device.
IEEE802.1X Specification for the authentication of a terminal used to access the network with the
wired LAN or wireless LAN.
The LAN switch corresponding to IEEE802.1X allows a connection to the LAN after
the authentication of a computer connected is made to check to see if the user is a
correct one.
IMAP Abbreviation for Internet Message Access Protocol. The protocol for retrieving E-Mail
messages with the function for managing mailboxes on the server. Currently, IMAP4
(the fourth version of IMAP) is commonly used.
Install To install hardware, operating systems, applications, printer drivers on to a computer
IPP 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 be printed over the Internet.
IPsec The security technology that is used with TCP/IP. A service with enhanced security
can be provided by specifying the encryption of transmission packets and the au-
thentication protocol.
IPv6 Abbreviation for Internet Protocol version 6.
A protocol that was prepared to replace the currently used IPv4 protocol and pro-
vides an increase in the number of devices that can use the Internet.
Additional improvements include 128-bit IP addresses and added security features.
IPX One of protocols used with NetWare. Operates at the network layer of the OSI refer-
ence model.
IP address 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 all devices, including computers, which are connected to
the Internet.
Java A programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. It runs on most comput-
ers regardless of the type of the installed hardware and operating system. However,
in order to run Java applications, an operating environment called "Java Virtual Ma-
chine (Java VM)" is required.
Kerberos A type of network authentication system used by Windows 2000 or later. Used in Ac-
tive Directory authentication. Users can be safely and efficiently authenticated with a
two-phase authentication (user logon and network resource usage) on a dependable
site set up on the network.
LAN Abbreviation for Local Area Network. A network which connects computers on the
same floor, in the same building, or in neighboring buildings.
Term Definition