Panasonic PT-LB1 Operating Instructions - Page 18

Glossary LAN Item DHCP IP address Subnetmask Default Gateway MAC address Descriptions Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as inside a company. Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This function automatically assigns IP addresses to the connected equipment. If a device with the DHCP server function is present within a LAN, it automatically assigns IP addresses to the connected equipment. Internet Protocol (IP) is a protocol for distributing data, and the address corresponding to the data distribution destination is called the IP address. The same IP address cannot be used within the same LAN. This limits the range of the IP addresses assigned to computers in order to divide the network into a number of sections during TCP/IP connection. The value used to divide the network at this time is called the subnetmask. The devices that are used for different network standards from yours. Default Gateway enables a connection with other network, by adjusting bilateral differences such as communication protocols. If no gateway is specified for the IP address of access destination, data will be sent to the host set as the default gateway. Each network adapter has its own ID No. A discrete ID No. is assigned to each and every network adapter around the world. These IDs are used to exchange data between adapters. These IDs are a combination of a discrete number managed and assigned by the IEEE to each individual manufacturer and a unique number assigned to each individual adapter by the manufacturer. Page 4 6 6 6 6 8 Trademarks •• Microsoft ® and its logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •• PJLink is a pending trademark in Japan, the United States and other countries and regions. •• Other company names, product names or other names noted in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. Note that ® and TM marks are not indicated in the text of this manual. Notes: •• Unauthorized use or reproduction of part or all of this manual is strictly prohibited. •• Panasonic cannot be held liable for any effects resulting from the use of this manual. •• Panasonic reserves the right to revise this manual contents without notice. 18