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GlossaryItem Descriptions Page
LAN Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as
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DHCP Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This function automatically assigns IP
addresses to the connected equipment. If a device with the DHCP server function is present
within a LAN, it automatically assigns IP addresses to the connected equipment.
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IP address Internet Protocol (IP) is a protocol for distributing data, and the address corresponding to the
data distribution destination is called the IP address. The same IP address cannot be used
within the same LAN.
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Subnetmask This limits the range of the IP addresses assigned to computers in order to divide the network
into a number of sections during TCP/IP connection. The value used to divide the network at
this time is called the subnetmask.
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Default Gateway The devices that are used for different network standards from yours. Default Gateway
enables a connection with other network, by adjusting bilateral differences such as
communication protocols. If no gateway is specified for the IP address of access destination,
data will be sent to the host set as the default gateway.
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MAC address Each network adapter has its own ID No.
A discrete ID No. is assigned to each and every network adapter around the world. These
IDs are used to exchange data between adapters. These IDs are a combination of a discrete
number managed and assigned by the IEEE to each individual manufacturer and a unique
number assigned to each individual adapter by the manufacturer.
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• respective companies. Note that ® and TM marks are not indicated in the text of this manual.
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