Linksys Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives NSLU2-UK Manuale Utente

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LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or 
transmission between users.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. 

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, 
and other services. 

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of 
devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an 
electrical circuit.  

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement 
from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a 
network.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. 

Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.