Appendix B
Terminology
Appendix B
Terminology
Some of the terms used in this manual are specific to Rovio.
•ActiveX: Used to create software components for a specific function or set of functions for Windows platforms. Rovio uses ActiveX in Internet Explorer to allow streaming video and audio.
•Ad hoc: In networking, a type of protocol in which the network is created
•DHCP: Dynamic host Configuration Protocol. A type of networking protocol for computer which determines the IP address when using dynamic IP addressing.
•IP address: Internet Protocol address. A unique address for electronic devices such as computers or routers to identify the device over a computer network.
•MAC address: Media Access Control address. An identifier for most network adapters that distinguishes hardware devices from each other on a network. Sometimes referred to as an Ethernet address.
•Ports: A virtual data connection to exchange data, especially between computers and the Internet.
•SSID: Service set identifier. Used to identify a router.
•Subnet mask: A range of logical addresses for which all devices in the network are members.
•Way points: In navigation, a reference point or location reference. For Rovio, a way point can be a location in your home which it can save to memory and to which it will drive when playing back paths..
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