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G–4 iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E User Guide
Glossary
NDIS (network driver interface specification). A Windows device driver
interface that enables a single network interface card to support multiple network
protocols.
NetBEUI (NetBIOS enhanced user interface). An enhanced version of the
NetBIOS protocol used by network operating systems such as LAN Manager,
LAN Server, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, and Windows NT.
NIC (network interface controller). The circuit board or other form of
computer hardware that serves as the interface between a computer (or other
form of data terminal equipment) and the communications network. In DSL, a
common NIC is an Ethernet NIC, which serves as the interface to the DSL
modem from the computer.
Node. A processing location such as a computer or other device. Every node has
a unique network address.
OS (operating system). The interface that permits a person and a computer to
“talk” to one another. Microsoft Windows, the most popular operating system,
displays icons, menus, and dialog boxes to find out what you want. You use a
mouse and keyboard to reply. See Microsoft Windows.
Packet. A sub-unit of a data stream.
Packet switched network. A network that transmits data in units called packets
in a connectionless manner. Data streams are broken into packets at the front end
of a transmission, sent over the best available network connection, and then
reassembled in their original order at the destination endpoint.
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association).
The organization responsible for developing the standard for small, credit
card-sized devices, called PC Cards.
PDF (portable document format). A file format that has captured all the
elements of a printed document as an electronic image, which you can view,
navigate, print, or forward to someone else. PDF files are created using Adobe
Acrobat, Acrobat Capture, or similar products. To open the files, you need the
free Acrobat Reader, which you can easily download. Once you have
downloaded the reader, it starts automatically whenever you want to open a PDF
file.
Router. A device used to connect other devices on a network. A router provides
intelligent paths for data to flow between devices and provides identification for
these devices through IP addresses.
Server. A fast, high-power computer that is used as the repository and distributor
of data, and to control various applications. Servers can be used for a variety of
applications including hosting websites, email databases, and other types of
database applications.
SPX (sequenced packet exchange). A transport layer protocol used in Novell
Netware networks to provide connection-oriented services between two nodes on
the network. Used primarily by client/server applications.