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HTTP The acronym for HyperText Transfer Protocol. This is a protocol used to send or
receive data between a Web server and a client (such as a Web browser). HTTP
can exchange files such as images, sounds, and movies that are associated with
documents, including their presentation formats and other information.
IEEE802.1X A standard used in a wired or wireless LAN to authenticate terminals gaining ac-
cess to the network.
A LAN switch compatible with IEEE802.1X permits a user to connect with the LAN
after authentication (to confirm whether the user is authorized).
Install To install hardware, operating systems, applications, printer drivers, or other soft-
ware on to a computer.
Internet Fax A transmission method by which the scanned original data is transmitted among
Internet fax machines and computers as TIFF format E-mail attachments via the
intranet (in-house network) and the Internet.
IP Address An address or a code used to identify an individual network device on the Inter-
net. IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4), a protocol widely used today, adopts a 32-
bit number for an IP address separated into four sections. An example of an IPv4
IP address is: 192.168.1.10. On the other hand, IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6),
the next generation protocol, adopts 128-bit IP addresses. The IP address is as-
signed to every computer or other device connected to the Internet.
IPP The acronym for Internet Printing Protocol, which is used to send or receive print
data or control printers via the Internet or other TCP/IP network. IPP can also
send and print data to printers in remote areas via the Internet.
IPsec The name of a security technology used for the TCP/IP network. IPsec allows
service with enhanced security by determining the protocol used for the encryp-
tion of transmit packets and for authentication.
IPv6 The acronym for Internet Protocol version 6.
With the number of devices on the Internet increasing, the IPv6 protocol has been
arranged to replace the current IPv4 protocol.
128-bit IP addressing system and expanded security features.
IPX One of the protocols used for NetWare. IPX runs in the network layer of the OSI
reference model.
IPX/SPX The abbreviation for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Ex-
change, which is a protocol developed by Novell, Inc., typically used in NetWare
environments.
JPEG The acronym for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is a file format used to save
image data. The compression ratio is generally 1/10 to 1/100. JPEG is an effective
method to compress photographs and other natural images.
Kerberos A network authentication system used for Windows 2000 or later, used as the Ac-
tive Directory authentication. Kerberos arranges an authentic site within the net-
work to provide two-phase authentication processes of users login and the use
of network resources, allowing users to be securely and efficiently authenticated.
LAN The acronym for Local Area Network, which is a network constructed by connect-
ing computers on the same floor, in the same building, or in neighboring build-
ings.
LDAP The acronym for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, which is a protocol used
to access a database that can manage E-mail addresses and environmental in-
formation of network users on the Internet, intranet, or other TCP/IP network.
LLMNR The acronym for Link-local Multicast Name Resolution,which is a protocol used
for the name resolution of neighboring computers. LLMNR uses simple exchange
of request and response messages to perform name resolution of neighboring
computers without configuring DNS server or clients.
LLTD The acronym for Link Layer Topology Discovery,which is a technology investigat-
ing how the devices on the network are connected.Network devices with this
technology are recognized by Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 on the network, and
displayed as icons configured on the network map of Windows Vista/7
Local printer A printer connected to a parallel or USB port of a computer.
Long Original A function to send original pages longer than the standard size. Long size docu-
ments can be sent by selecting this function.
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