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Glossary
The following glossary is a list of commonly used terms in this guide.
Term
Definition
Access Point
A transceiver that provides wireless access to a wired network. It is 
sometimes called an AP.
Domain Name
A meaningful and easy-to-remember handle that corresponds to a numeric 
IP address, e.g., www.Wyse.com where Wyse is the domain name. 
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Also dynamic IP addressing). A 
protocol that allows you to manage, temporarily assign, and reuse IP 
addresses on the network. 
DNS
Domain Name System. The way in which Internet domain names are 
located and translated into numeric IP addresses.
Firmware
A computer program or software stored permanently in Read Only Memory. 
ICA 
Independent Computing Architecture. A three part server based computing 
technology that separates an application logic from its user interface and 
allows 100% application execution on the server.
Internet-Access Mode 
The mode in which 3820TX tablet thin client can access the Internet and is 
running a Web browser from Stand Alone mode.
IP addressing
The unique numerical ID for the host computer. This is required for the 
computer to communicate with other computers on the network or on the 
Internet.
LAN
Local Area Network. Multiple devices, such as computers and printers, that 
are in close proximity and are connected together so that they can 
communicate with each other. This allows you to share folders and files with 
other users on the network.
MetaFrame
The world's first server based computing software for Microsoft Windows NT 
4.0 Server, Terminal Server Edition multi-user software (co-developed by 
Citrix).
On-screen Keyboard
The electronic keyboard that appears on the touchscreen and allows you to 
type by tapping on the keyboard letters with the stylus
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Card - (also 
called a PC Card) A PCMCIA card is a credit card-size memory or input/
output device that connects to the host computer or 3820TX tablet thin client 
through a slot in the computer/device. Typical uses include increasing 
memory or connecting to a network.
RDP
Remote Desktop Protocol. A computing technology that separates an 
application logic from its user interface and allows 100% application 
execution on the server.