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Glossary

28. Glossary
BitTorrent
See Torrent.
CIFS – Common Internet File System
The recommended file sharing protocol for the Windows platform where us-
ers can access the shares over the network environment. MacOS X or newer
version also support the CIFS protocol. See also Protocol.
DHCP – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
A protocol to assign an IP address to devices in the network. Dynamic ad-
dresses give the device a different IP address each time it connects to a net-
work. In some systems the IP addresses changes automatically while the de-
vice is connected. DHCP also supports a combination of static and dynamic
IP addresses. See also Protocol.
DLNA – Digital Living Network Alliance
The group of companies from the consumer electronics and computer indus-
try as well as mobile device manufacturers who define standards for product
compatibility and thus enable users to share contents at home.
DMA – Digital media adapter
A device that allows home entertainment devices to transfer media, such as
music, photos and videos, to and from other devices over a network.
DNS – Domain Name Service
A system that a network name server uses to translate text host names into
numerical IP addresses to uniquely identify a device connected to the inter-
net.
Ethernet
A standard method of connecting a computer to a local network (LAN).
FTP – File Transfer Protocol
A network protocol that is used to transfer data over a network from one
computer to another. FTP is often used to exchange data regardless of the
operating systems used.
Host
The computer to which other computers and peripheral devices connect.
Host adapter
A plug-in card that functions as an interface between the system bus of the
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