Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-1, User Manual

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home phoneline network
An Ethernet-compatible home network in
which computers are connected using
existing in-home phone wiring instead of
UTP cable. This allows for the
interconnection of computers, printers,
scanners, and other devices (including
telephone equipment) in the home or small
office. Home phoneline networking is
based on the HPNA industry standard
specification.
HPNA (Home Phoneline Network
Alliance)
An association of companies
(including Compaq) working together to
develop a single, unified home phoneline
networking standard that is compatible
with existing Ethernet technology.
HomeRF network
A wireless network for
the home or small office using RF (radio
frequencies) to provide a connection
medium between computers and other
devices. HomeRF is based on the SWAP
wireless networking specification,
allowing data to travel at up to 1.6 Mbps
through walls, floors, and ceilings, to a
maximum distance of 150 feet (46 meters)
between devices.
host
Any computer that provides services
to remote users.
HRFWG (Home Radio Frequency
Working Group)
An association of
companies (including Compaq) working
together to develop standard wireless
networking technologies for homes and
small businesses.
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
The standard language for documents
designed for viewing on the Web with a
browser. They are easily identified by the
file extension
.htm or .html .
hub
Generally, a term used to describe a
device that serves as the center of a
star-topology network. Ethernet 10BaseT
is an example of a star-topology network.
The cables from all devices on a network
are connected to the hub, which connects
them all together. Hubs are necessary in
any 10BaseT network comprising more
than two devices. For a network of only
two devices, a special cable called a
crossover cable can be used to connect the
two devices. A hub is not required for a
home phoneline network.
hyperlink
An embedded link in a Web
page to another document or Web site. In
many browsers, when you position the
cursor over a hyperlink (colored text or
image), a small hand is displayed. When
you click the hyperlink, your browser
displays the new document or Web site.
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interface
A means by which a user
communicates with a computer.
Internet
A worldwide collection of
computer networks that are interconnected
so that users can share electronic
information.