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Appendix D Glossary
PocketPro 100S Administrator’s Guide -- Document #40165-110 Rev. A D-2
Anonymous FTP
A method by which any user on a network can access certain files on a given host computer by logging in under
the name anonymous after connecting to that computer with the FTP protocol.
AppleTalk
A protocol developed by Apple Computer for file sharing and print sharing. AppleTalk runs over Ethernet,
LocalTalk, and Token Ring.
arp
The standard TCP/IP method for determining a device's actual network address based on its IP address. Also
used by TROY print servers to set the IP address.
ASCII
A standard for the binary representation of characters.
AT&T UNIX
One of two major variants of UNIX on which operating systems like HP/UX, Solaris, and SCO UNIX are based.
Originally developed by AT&T.
AUI
Attachment Unit Interface is the 15-pin Ethernet connector that is used to connect to a transceiver. Also called a
DIX connector or a thick Ethernet port. See also 10base5.
Batch File
A file containing a number of system-level commands. When this file is run, each of the commands in the file
are executed, thereby eliminating the need to type in each command individually.
Berkeley UNIX
One of two major variants of UNIX on which operating systems like Digital UNIX and SunOS are based.
Originally developed by the University of California-Berkeley.
Bidirectional
Capable of communications in two directions. With printers, this usually means that the printer is capable of
receiving data and sending back status information to the host computer.