Toshiba E1-17063A - Manuel (Page 135)

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TECHNICAL WORD REFERENCE
H
Host
Host refers to a computer connected to a TCP/IP network.
Hostname
Hostname is a name to identifies a computer connected to a TCP/IP network. Within the Internet, a
DNS domain name is used for the Hostname.
I
IP Address
IP Address is used to identify the node on a TCP/IP network. It is described with 32-bit numeric
address written as four numbers separated by periods.
Internet
The Internet is a global network of networks connecting millions of computers worldwide via many
computer networks using a simple standard common addressing system and TCP/IP (Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
Internet Fax
Internet Fax enables to transmit a facsimile through the local area network (LAN) and the Internet
communication instead of the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
L
LAN, local area network
LAN is a computer network that consists of computers in a small area. Each individual computer can
share and access data and devices in a LAN.
M
MDN, message disposition notification
MDN is a system to notify the electric mail sender of the disposition of a message after electric mail
has been successfully delivered to a recipient.
MIB, management information base
MIB is a database of objects that can be monitored by a network management system. Such as
SNMP and RMON monitors the device on the network using the MIB formats.
MIME, multipurpose internet mail extensions
MIME is a specification for the purpose of formatting non-ASCII messages. MIME enables to send
and receive graphics, audio, and video files through the Internet mail system.
MTA, mail transfer agent
A server application that transfers the electric mail sent from the MUA is called MTA.
MUA, mail user agent
A client application that send or receive the electric mail is called MUA.
N
Node
Node is a generic term of a processing location in network. It can be a computer or network devices,
such as printer. Every node has unique network address such as DLC address and MAC address.