HP Mv2120 HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 206

HTTPS A secure HTTP connection. HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the format used to transfer and send web page information across networks, on the Internet, and in help systems. HTTPS is an HTTP connection over encrypted Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transport mechanism. Also see protocol. HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) The format used to transfer and send web page information across networks, on the internet, and in help systems. Also see protocol. I IP address An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a number that uniquely identifies devices, such as computers, on a network. J No terms begin with the letter J. K No terms begin with the letter K. L Linux An operating system based on UNIX. Local area network (LAN) A small number of computers that are connected together in a small area, usually in the same building. M map Assigning a drive letter to the connection on a computer to access a shared folder on the server. Mbps Megabits per second. Media Access Control (MAC) Address A unique number assigned by the manufacturer to all devices, such as computers, that can connect to a network. Also known as a physical address. media streaming Media streaming sends media-music, photos and video files-from the server to other devices that can play the media. The HP Media Vault includes functionality that allows media to stream to a Digital Media Adapter (DMA). Also see Digital Media Adapter (DMA), Digital Media Receiver (DMR), Digital Media Player (DMP). 15- Version 198