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Glossary
Terms and definitions
Ad-hoc network
A direct connection between two devices. For example, a 
connection between a computer and the product.
Codec
Coder-decoder. A program that can decode a signal into music or a 
movie (for example, MP3 or DivX).
Component video
A type of analog video information.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP gives IP addresses 
to the computer network devices.
DNS
Domain Name Server. A server that changes the names of domains 
(for example, www.philips.com) in IP addresses. 
DRM
Digital Rights Management. DRM protects the integrity of the media 
file so that the intellectual property, including copyright, in such 
media file is not misappropriated.
Firewall
A program or computer network device that makes sure that the 
computer network is secure.
Gateway
An IP address that a computer network uses to get access to the 
another computer network. For example, the IP address that a local 
area network uses to get access to the Internet.
Infrastructure network
A computer network of two or more devices that are connected 
through a central host (for example, a base station or a router).
IP address
A unique combination of four numbers (0 - 255) that identifies a 
device in a computer network. An IP address can be static or 
dynamic (given by a DHCP).
MAC address
A unique combination of 6 hexadecimal numbers (00 - FF) that 
identifies (a part of) a physical device.
Network mask
A combination of four numbers (0 - 255) that identifies the maximum 
number of IP addresses in a computer network. For example, when 
the network mask is 255.255.255.0, the first, second and third 
numbers of all IP addresses in the computer network are the same.
NTSC
National Television System Committee. A type of analog TV system. 
NTSC is mostly used in the Americas.
PAL
Phase-alternating line. A type of analog TV system.
Philips Media Manager
The program that can share the media files on a computer with the 
product.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. The name of the wireless computer network.
Streamium
The Philips range of Internet-enabled products.
UPnP
Universal plug-and-play. A method to share media files in a home 
network.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security type for wireless computer 
networks.
WPA
WiFi-protected Access. A security type for wireless computer 
networks.