Toshiba Modem PCX1100U Benutzeranleitung

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IP Address 
A unique, 32-bit address assigned to every device in a network. An IP (Internet 
Protocol) address has two parts: 1) a network address and 2) a host address. 
Each network is assigned an address by a government agency, and each 
company administrator assigns an address to each host computer. 
Modem registration 
The process the Toshiba Cable Modem uses to make itself known to the headend 
equipment. Once authorized by the router, the modem is assigned upstream and 
downstream channels for data communication. 
Network driver 
A (software) file included with the Ethernet card. The file is loaded on the computer 
to allow the computer to recognize the Ethernet card. See Ethernet Card. 
RJ-45 
Connector on the Toshiba Cable Modem, labeled 10BASE-T, that connects the 
modem to a computer or to a HUB. 
Subscriber 
A computer user in the home who accesses a data service using the Toshiba 
Cable Modem. 
Subnet 
A network subdivision. When subnetting us used, the IP (Internet Protocol) 
address is divided into a subnet number and a host number. Hosts and gateways 
identify the bits used for the network and subnet number through the use of a 
subnet mask. 
TCP/IP communication stack 
Software in the subscriber computer that processes packets through the 
communication layers. The subscriber configures the IP address for the computer 
and the router default gateway in the software. The TCP/IP communication stack 
handles all the communications with the subscriber’s application. 
USB 
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connects more than computers and peripherals.