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Glossary
Default Gateway
Default gateway is a node on a computer network that serves as
an access point to another network. A default gateway (such as
a computer and router) is used to forward all traffic that is not
addressed to a station within the local subnet.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server
Provides a mechanism to allocate IP addresses to client hosts. In
most cases, a broadband router serves as a DHCP server in a
home network.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
The DLNA authorized logo makes it easy for consumers to
recognize products that meet the new standard for home
network PCs and other digital devices, as set down in the DLNA
Guidelines for interoperability. This allows music, video, etc. to be
enjoyed from various devices over a home network. This unit is
compatible with music, photo and video content, and is based on
the DLNA Home Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines
v1.0. This unit can be used to playback music, photos and video
stored on a DLNA-compatible server connected through a LAN
cable.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is dedicated to the
simplified sharing of digital content, such as digital music,
photos and video among networked consumer electronics (CE)
and PCs. By establishing a platform of interoperability based on
open industry standards, DLNA delivers technical design
guidelines that companies can use to develop digital home
products that share content through wired or wireless networks
in the home.
DNS (Domain Name Service) Server
DNS Server is a server that determines the name of network-
computer within the Internet. The server functions to exchange IP
address to the hostname, hostname to the IP address.
Ethernet
A frame-based computer networking technology for local area
networks (LANs). The plasma display supports 100BASE-TX.
IP (Internet Protocol) Address
A unique number that devices use in order to identify and
communicate with each other on a network utilizing the Internet
Protocol standard, such as "192.168.1.xxx". No duplicate
numbers are allowed within the network.
LAN Cable
A cable that has an eight-pin modular plug on each end and is
different from a telephone plug which has four pins. A straight
cable is used when connecting the plasma display to a home
network via a hub. A cross-over cable is used when connecting
directly to a PC. Use category 5 (CAT-5) LAN cables.
MAC (Media Access Control) Address
An address attached to the port of any network device with an IP
address. The MAC address is expressed as "00:e0:36:01:23:xx"
and cannot be changed.
Mass Storage Class devices
The standard provides an interface to a variety of storage devices,
such as USB flash drive and digital cameras.
PlaysForSure
This unit incorporates PlaysForSure. "PlaysForSure" is a new
logo program from Microsoft Corporation. You can check for the
PlaysForSure logo at various online stores. Where you see the
PlaysForSure logo, you can be sure that the digital media you are
purchasing (music, video, pictures) will play on this unit.
Subnet mask
Used when IP addresses are broken into several parts. It is
expressed as "255.255.255.0". In most cases, the Subnet mask is
automatically assigned by the DHCP server.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
Architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of
devices of all form factors. It is designed to bring easy-to-use,
flexible, standardsbased connectivity to ad-hoc or unmanaged
networks whether in the home, in a small business, public
spaces, or attached to the Internet.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
USB provides a serial bus standard for connecting devices,
usually to computers such as PCs. The plasma display supports
the Mass Storage Class.
Windows Media Connect
Microsoft Windows Media Connect is a new technology to
distribute music, photos and video stored on a PC with Windows
XP installed to a stereo system of TV. Using this technology you
can playback files stored on the PC from various devices
wherever you like in your home.
Windows Media DRM
Windows Media DRM is copyright protection technology
developed by Microsoft Corporation. It enables content providers
to distribute over the Internet music, video and other digital
media content in a protected, encrypted file format.
Windows Media Player
A free digital media player application provided by Microsoft that
is used for playing audio, video and images on PCs.
Windows Media Player 11
The functionality of Windows Media Connect has been
integrated into this version of Windows Media Player. After
installing Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Connect
will not function. See Microsoft's website for details.
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