common example is a web server that acts as the portal for a company's traffic to the Internet. Each client has
the server IP address listed as the proxy server in their network settings in order to access the Internet or use
email.
Remote Access -
Accessing data or managing a server or workstation from a separate system or network. The
remote access feature on your LaCie product includes the creation of a hostname (essentially, a unique web
address name, such as
) that will enable easy management and access to data stored
on the device from a separate network.
SAMBA -
Another name for SMB. See SMB/CIFS
SMB/CIFS (Server Message Block/Common Internet File System) -
There are many protocols that a
network must implement to assure proper communication between systems, servers, and devices (such as
printers). In normal operation, a computer requests a shared file or device managed by a server and the server
responds to the demand. SMB/CIFS (also called “Samba”) is a protocol that targets the level in which
applications will ask to share a file or device. SMB/CIFS is compatible with Linux, Mac, and Windows, meaning
that all three operating systems may reside on the same shared network of servers and devices.
SMTP Server (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) -
A networking and Internet standard for email
communication via IP addressing. SMTP is used for outgoing mail, often using port 25.
SOCKS (for Sockets) -
A protocol that enables client-client and/or client-server communication via a proxy
server. For example, two co-workers want to exchange information but one is blocked due to a firewall. Using
the SOCKS Internet protocol, a proxy server will allow them to communicate.
SSID (Server Set Identifier) -
The network name of the wireless access point. While an SSID contains no
built-in security protocol, it can act as a password when kept hidden from outside traffic.
Static IP (Internet Protocol) -
As opposed to DHCP, where the IP address on a computer may change based
upon how the server or router manages network identities, a static IP rarely varies.
Static Port Forwarding -
Configuring port forwarding to handle traffic through an IP address that does not
change. A static address must be configured on a system in order to properly configure static port forwarding.
TCP/IP (Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) -
TCP is another layer of communication between
the Internet and, within companies or organizations, the Intranet. The TCP breaks down the information that is
being sent then puts it back together on the receiving end. The IP layer makes certain that the packets reach
the correct address.
Time Machine™ -
A backup utility for computers using Mac OS X. Using incremental backups, Time Machine
offers a simple interface to back up Apple computers on network or desktop attached storage devices. Users
can retrieve single or numerous files that have been periodically saved.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) -
An enhanced version of WEP security, TKIP was created to
strengthen hardware that was only compatible with WEP. It adds additional security encryption to the existing
WEP.
TLS (Transport Layer Security) -
An encryption protocol for Internet communication that is stronger than SSL.
UDP/IP (User or Universal Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol) -
An alternative network protocol to TCP
that does not have the ability to reorder or assemble packages of data sent via the Internet. UDP generally
sends the message packets and relies upon the user software to put them in order. UDP is good for cutting back
on processing with smaller files, since there is little to reassemble at the destination address. IP makes certain
that the correct address receives the data.
UPnP™/IGD (Universal Plug and Play/Internet Gateway Device) -
UPnP enables devices to share media
and data on a network. UPnP devices are “plug-and-play” since they automatically announce their address and
supported services once connected to a network. Other systems on the network that recognize those services
may immediately begin sharing media with the device. UPnP is very popular with gaming systems such as the
Playstation 3 or the Xbox.
WLAN (Wireless Land Area Network) -
Similar to a LAN but within the network of a wireless access point.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) -
A security protocol for WLANs. Encrypting data over radio waves, WEP is a
security standard that was ported from LAN to WLAN. WEP is not the strongest level of protection for a wireless
network since it does not include all layers of network addressing. WEP will protect the data and physical layers
of an address.
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