normally used with
Gateway 1. In TCP/IP jargon, a gateway is the same as a router (see Router). 2. A device that converts one
adifferent higher level protocol (for example, a
Hops The number of routers that are located between two devices, such as the print server and the file server. pp.
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). pp.
HP/UX The variation of UNIX that runs on
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
IEEE International Electronics and Electrical Engineers, a standards body that controls the specifications for Ethernet and other networking- related standards.
IETF Internet Engineering Task Force; 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 like the TROY XCD XJet are mounted.
IOP Internal Option Port; the bus used on Lexmark 4039 and Optra Series printers to connect network interface cards like the TROY XCD XMark.