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Appendix B Glossary
DHCP
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically
configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your home network.
DNS Server Address
DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a
domain name (such as www.planet.com.tw) and one or more IP addresses (such as
192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective
domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing
" www.planet.com.tw" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP
address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your home network is the
location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned.
DSL Modem
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines
to transmit data at high speeds.
Ethernet
A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables
and hubs, and move data around at up to 100 million bits per second (Mbps).
IP Address
IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers
separated by periods that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host. Example:
192.34.45.8.
ISP Gateway Address
(See ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet
router located at the ISP's office. This address is required only when using a cable or
DSL modem.
ISP
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