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Glossary A all-in-one-gateway: A device that provides multiple network features such as a router, modem, local area network (LAN) switch, firewall, and/or a wireless access point. Also see LAN. anti-virus software: Software that checks a hard drive for viruses (harmful computer code) that may infect a computer. B BIOS: Basic Input/Output Services-the firmware code run by the HP MediaSmart Server when first powered on. The BIOS prepares the server for operation and allows the server software to load, execute, and assume control of the server. This process is also known as booting up. Browser window: A browser window is used to display web pages either on a web site or stored locally such as the HP MediaSmart Server's User's Guide. C client computers: A client computer is a computer that accesses the HP MediaSmart Server by the home network. This term also applies to computers using remote access to the server. D DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol-the protocol used to assign IP addresses to network devices, such as computers. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices; the assigned address can change over time. Also see IP address, Protocol, and Static IP Address. Digital Living Network Alliance: A set of standards (that includes UPnP A/V) for sharing media between devices. PVConnect is DLNA compliant. Windows Media Connect is not. This compliance allows PVConnect to work with more DMRs. digital rights management: Technology built into digital media, such as music and movies, that allows companies in charge of their copyrights to decide how and where media can be used. DMR: Digital Media Receiver (DMR), Digital Media Adapter (DMA), Digital Media Player (DMP)-a consumer electronic device that communicates with the HP MediaSmart Server and brings digital media streams-such as photos, music, or video-to your entertainment center. DNS: Domain Name System-a server that associates network names with IP addresses. Also see IP address. 219

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Glossary
A
all-in-one-gateway:
A device that provides multiple network features such as a router,
modem, local area network (LAN) switch, firewall, and/or a wireless access point.
Also see LAN.
anti-virus software:
Software that checks a hard drive for viruses (harmful computer
code) that may infect a computer.
B
BIOS:
Basic Input/Output Services—the firmware code run by the HP MediaSmart
Server when first powered on. The BIOS prepares the server for operation and
allows the server software to load, execute, and assume control of the server. This
process is also known as booting up.
Browser window:
A browser window is used to display web pages either on a web site
or stored locally such as the HP MediaSmart Server’s User’s Guide.
C
client computers:
A client computer is a computer that accesses the HP MediaSmart
Server by the home network. This term also applies to computers using remote
access to the server.
D
DHCP:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol—the protocol used to assign IP addresses
to network devices, such as computers. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses
to network devices; the assigned address can change over time. Also see IP
address, Protocol, and Static IP Address.
Digital Living Network Alliance:
A set of standards (that includes UPnP A/V) for
sharing media between devices. PVConnect is DLNA compliant. Windows Media
Connect is not. This compliance allows PVConnect to work with more DMRs.
digital rights management:
Technology built into digital media, such as music and
movies, that allows companies in charge of their copyrights to decide how and
where media can be used.
DMR:
Digital Media Receiver (DMR), Digital Media Adapter (DMA), Digital Media
Player (DMP)—a consumer electronic device that communicates with the HP
MediaSmart Server and brings digital media streams—such as photos, music, or
video—to your entertainment center.
DNS:
Domain Name System—a server that associates network names with IP addresses.
Also see IP address.