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Internet Server User’s Guide
Glossary 54
Internet server A device designed to provide internet ac-
cess to multiple users at multiple stations
but through a single access point (both a
single ISP and only one public domain IP).
ISP I nternet S ervice P rovider. ISPs are com-
panies that provide internet access, often
through a modem-to-modem phone line
connection.
L
LAN L ocal A rea N etwork, an interconnected set
of computers and other devices.
Leased-Line A phone line, usually “rented” from a
phone company, which is dedicated to the
sole use of the “renter.” Internet access
speeds are faster using a leased-line, be-
cause there is no bandwidth sharing.
LED L ight E mitting D iode – an electronic de-
vice that lights up when electricity is
passed through it. LEDs are commonly
used for status indicators on electronic de-
vices.
M
Mbps Megabits per second; millions of bits per
second.
T
TCP/IP T ransmission C ontrol P rotocol/ I nternet
P rotocol; a suite of transport and network
layer communications protocols.