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http://www.hp.com contains the domain name hp.com. The DNS
on the Internet translates the domain name into an IP address.
Devices use the IP addresses to refer to one another.
DNS-SD See DNS. The SD portion stands for Service Discovery. This is
part of a protocol developed by Apple that enables automatic
discovery of computers, devices, and services on IP networks.
DSL Digital Subscriber Line. A high-speed connection to the Internet.
Ethernet The most common local network technology that connects
computers using copper cabling.
Ethernet cable The cable used to connect network elements in a wired network.
The CAT-5 Ethernet cable is also known as a straight-through
cable. When using an Ethernet cable, the network elements must
be attached to a router. An Ethernet cable uses an RJ-45
connector.
EWS Embedded Web Server. A browser-based utility that provides a
simple way to manage the device. You can monitor status,
configure device networking parameters, or access features.
Gateway A computer or other device, such as a router, that serves as an
entrance to the Internet or another network.
HEX Hexadecimal. The base 16 numbering system, which uses the
digits 0-9 plus the letters A-F.
host computer The computer at the center of a network.
hub No longer commonly used in modern home networks, a hub takes
its signal from each computer and sends it to all of the other
computers connected to the hub. Hubs are passive; other devices
on the network plug into the hub in order to communicate with
one another. A hub does not manage the network.
IP address A number that uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP
addresses are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP.
You can also set up a static IP address, though this is not
recommended.
MAC address Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely identifies the
device. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to
networking hardware for identification. No two pieces of hardware
have the same MAC address.
NIC Network Interface Card. A card on your computer that provides an
Ethernet connection so that you can connect your computer to a
network.
RJ-45
connector
The connector on the ends of an Ethernet cable. Although
standard Ethernet cable connectors (RJ-45 connectors) look
similar to standard telephone cable connectors, they are not
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