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Appendix DGlossary

Router

A device that connects networks together. A router operates at level 3 of the OSI Reference model. A router is called a gateway in TCP/IP terminology.

RPRINTER

The method for connecting a remote printer to a print server in NetWare V3.xx and V2.xx (replaced by NPRINTER in NetWare V4.xx). See also Remote Printer.

RS-232

The most common serial interface electrical standard.

RS/6000

IBM's RISC-based family of computers.

SCO UNIX

A PC-based UNIX developed by the Santa Cruz Operation.

Segment

A physically or logically separate part of a network, usually a different cable, which is joined with other segments of the network via a repeater, bridge, or router to form the complete network.

Serial Port

On a printer or print server, a port that transfers data one bit at a time. Serial ports usually have either 25-pin, 9- pin "D", or RJ45 connectors.

Server

A device on a local area network that provides services to client computers on the network. See File Server, Print Server.

Service

A capability offered by a node on a network. A single node can have multiple services available.

Setup string

A series of characters that is sent before a print job. Usually the purpose of a setup string is to put the printer in a special state (for example, landscape mode).

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