Toshiba E1-17063A manual Hostname, Internet Fax, Node

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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