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Appendix D: Glossary  AXIS 5600 User’s Manual
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DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is available in 
Windows NT, NetWare 5 and UNIX systems, and allows for the 
automatic but temporary assignment of IP addresses from a central 
pool. DHCP causes the selected host to automatically allocate and 
download an unused IP address to the requesting print server. It also 
provides validation data that defines how long the IP addresses will 
remain valid.
To fully benefit from this method, the AXIS 5600 also supports the 
WINS host name resolution protocol, which is available in Windows 
NT networks.
DNS Domain Name Service. Reflects the server names and addresses within 
a network.
Flash Memory The print 
server software is stored in Flash Memory. This memory is 
provided by a silicon chip that like any other ROM device, retains 
data content even after power is removed. However, Flash Memory is 
unique because it allows its data to be erased and re-written. This 
means that you can install software updates for your
 server as soon as 
they become available, without having to replace any parts. The new 
software is simply loaded into the server over the network.
FTP File Transfer Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used for logging in to 
network servers and for transferring files.
HTML Hypertext Markup Language. A standard hypertext language used for 
creating World Wide Web pages and other hypertext documents.
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The TCP/IP protocol for Web based 
communication.
IP Internet Protocol. The TCP/IP session-layer protocol that regulates 
packet forwarding by tracking IP addresses, routing outgoing messages 
and recognizing incoming messages.
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