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SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A widely used network
monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents,
which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each
network device (hub, router, bridge, etc.) to the workstation console used
to oversee the network. The agents return information contained in a MIB
(Management Information Base), which is a data structure that defines
what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled.
Originating in the Unix community, SNMP has become widely used on all
major platforms.
Stack Feed Bypass A special paper input unit which can be used to feed more than a single
sheet of special paper (such as envelope, thick paper, etc.) for print job.
Subnet A range of IP addresses.
Subnet Mask A number that identifies a subnetwork so an IP address can be shared by
the local network.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The TCP part of TCP/IP
provides transport functions, which ensures that the total amount of bytes
sent is received correctly at the other end. The IP part of TCP/IP provides
the routing mechanism. TCP/IP is a protocol in which the messages
transmitted contain the address of a destination network as well as a
destination station.
Token Ring A data link protocol (MAC layer) for local area networks (LAN) developed
by IBM (IEEE 802.5). Token Ring is more deterministic than Ethernet. It
ensures that all users get regular turns at transmitting their data. With
Ethernet, all users compete to get onto the network.
Tray The location on the copier where a print job is output.
URL Uniform Resource Locator. An address that allows you to access
information on the Internet, either a web page, FTP or Gopher, Usenet, or
a database. URLs can take the following forms: “http://host.domain/page”
and “mailto://username@host.domain”.
Watermark Watermarks are text images (formatted words or phrases) that print in the
background of a document. Watermarks can be printed as transparent
text, on only the first or on all pages of the document, in solid or in outline
form.
Definition of Common Terms
Term Definition