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Port (Hardware)—A specialized outlet on a device for connecting to other devices 
using a cable or a plug. Ethernet ports, power ports, and USB ports are examples.
Protocol A convention of data transmission that defines timing, control format, 
and data representation.
RAM—Random Access Memory. Memory that allows any storage location to be 
accessed randomly, as opposed to sequential access devices such as tape drives.
ROM—Read-Only Memory. An integrated circuit memory chip containing programs 
and data that the computer or host can read but cannot modify. A computer can 
read instructions from ROM but cannot store data in ROM.
Share—An area, similar to a folder or directory, set up to organize files and access 
them on your network. Shares can be Public, shared with everyone on your network, 
or Private, shared with only selected users on your network.
SMB—Server Message Block. File-sharing protocol for Windows platform that 
allows users to access shares through My Network Places. Mac OS X or later also 
supports the CIFS protocol. See also Protocol.
SMTP—Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Standard for transferring email across the 
Internet. See also Protocol.
Streaming Media—Media such as audio, video, and photos that are constantly 
received while being delivered by a streaming provider.
TCP/IP—Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A set of protocols for 
communication over interconnected networks. The standard for data transmission 
over networks. See also Protocol.
TwonkyMedia Server—A server application that searches for all the media (for 
example, videos, photos, and music) stored on the My Book Live connected to your 
home network. 
UPnP—Universal Plug n Play. A set of computer network protocols that simplify the 
implementation of networks in the home by allowing devices to connect seamlessly. 
See also Protocol.
WAN—Wide Area Network. A computer network that crosses metropolitan, 
regional, or national boundaries.