TROY Group 100S manual Hp/Ux, Ieee, Ietf, Iop

Appendix D Glossary

Gateway

(1)In TCP/IP jargon, a gateway is the same as a router (see Router). (2) A device that converts one higher-level network protocol to a different higher-level protocol (for example, a LAT-to-TCP/IP gateway).

Hops

The number of routers that are located between two devices, such as the print server and the file server.

Host Computer

A computer that provides services to one or more users.

Hosts File

The file on a UNIX host computer (usually in the /etc directory) that contains a list of host computers on the network).

HP/UX

The variation of UNIX that runs on Hewlett-Packard computers.

Hub

(1)A multiport repeater for connecting several network segments together; this term is usually associated with 10baseT networks. (2) A sophisticated network device consisting of a chassis plus several plug-in boards, including bridges, routers, 10baseT hubs, and other devices.

IEEE

International Electronics and Electrical Engineers is a standards body that controls the specifications for Ethernet and other networking-related standards.

IETF

Internet Engineering Task Force is the group that defines the de facto standards for TCP/IP.

I/O Slot

Input/Output slot; in printers, a place where network interface cards are mounted.

IOP

Internal Option Port is the bus used on Lexmark 4039 and Optra Series printers to connect network interface cards.

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