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Glossary
24. Glossary
BitTorrent
See Torrent.
CIFS – Common Internet File System
The recommended data sharing protocol for the Windows platform in which
users can access shares over the network. Mac OS X and newer versions also
support the CIFS protocol. See also Protocol.
DHCP – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
A protocol to assign an IP address to devices in the network. Dynamic ad-
dresses allow a device to have a different IP address each time it connects to
a network. In some systems, the IP address changes automatically while the
device is connected. DHCP also supports a combination of static and dynam-
ic IP addresses. See also Protocol.
DLNA – Digital Living Network Alliance
The group of companies in the consumer electronics and computer indus-
try as well as mobile device manufacturers who define standards for product
compatibility and thus enable users to share contents at home.
DMA – Digital media adapter
A device that allows home entertainment devices to transfer media, such as
music, photos and videos, to and from other devices over a network.
DNS – Domain Name Service
A system used by a network name server to translate text host names into
numerical IP addresses in order to uniquely identify a device connected to
the internet.
Ethernet
A standard method for connecting a computer to a local network (LAN).
FTP – File Transfer Protocol
A network protocol for transferring files from one computer to another via a
network. FTP is frequently used to exchange files regardless of the operating
system used.
Host
The computer via which the other computers and peripherals are connected.
Host adapter
A plug-in card that functions as the interface between the system bus of the
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