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Terms for RemoteScope and Networks

802.11 : The IEEE standard for wireless networking.

access point : The transceiver where a wireless node connects to the network. Also the control system in a HyperLAN network.

Activation : The process of validating the Console and Client seat license information.

administrator : The person in charge of managing a system or network.

Advanced Encryption Standard : A 128-bit encryption used by some government agencies. Abbreviated AES. Compare to DES, Data Encryption Standard.

alphanumeric : Consisting of letters and numbers. Names used in NT and RemoteScope must be made of alphanumeric characters, with no spaces, symbols or punctuation except the dash and underscore.

anti-virus software : A utility to detect the intrusion of virus programs and limit their damage.

application : A computer program to perform a specific task for the user, as opposed to the operating system that runs the computer itself.

architecture : The way something is built. Network architecture refers to the various ways a network can be put together or implemented.

ASCII : American Standard Code for Information Interchange : A digital code for transmitting characters. The format used by personal computers for data exchange.

Back Office : See Microsoft Back Office.

bandwidth : The carrying capacity of a data channel, usually expressed in bps (bits per second). Also called throughput or transfer rate.

bit : The smallest unit of information in a computer, either a zero or a one.

boot ROM : A ROM chip added to a network card that allows a system with no local disk drive to access and boot from an operating system residing on the server.

bootleg : Something made or used illegally or without authorization. In software it refers to additional copies installed on computers other than the one for which the software was licensed.

bottleneck : A portion of a system or network that is slower than the rest of the data path, either because of its throughput speed or because of multiple data streams converging at that point.

bps : Abbreviation for bits per second.

Bps : Abbreviation for bytes per second.

bridge : a device for passing signals between two LANs or two segments of a LAN.

broadcasting : Sending a message simultaneously to all systems of a network, without requiring an acknowledgement. Compare to multi-casting.

brouter : A device combining the capabilities of a bridge and a router.

browser : A program that allows viewing of HTML pages.

byte : A unit of digital data consisting of eight bits.

CAT 5 : The twisted-pair cable normally used for networks.

Cisco : A large supplier of networking hardware and software, including router and security products.

client : 1. A workstation in a client-server network. 2. A system controlled by the Remote-Scope Console.

client-server network : An arrangement where some programs, files or other resources are located on one computer, called the server, but are available to other systems on the network, called clients.

command line : In a text-based operating system, the line on which the user types instructions for the system.

compression : A method of compacting data for storage or transfer.

configuration : The way the parts of a system or network are arranged or connected.

Console : The primary RemoteScope program from which Clients are controlled. Also, the workstation on which it is installed.

Data Encryption Standard : A common 56-bit encryption standard, and the one used by RemoteScope. Abbreviated DES.

data switch : A device used to connect multiple networks or segments. It differs from a hub in that packets are routed to the proper port rather than being broadcast on all ports.

dial-up connection : Accessing a network or the internet through a modem attached to a standard phone line.

direct connection : The local connection to a network made by a network card, as opposed to the remote connection made by a modem.

Distribution : Copying a file or software package to multiple Client systems.

DNS : Domain Name System.

domain : An area under a single point of control. On the Internet there are different levels of control and each is a domain. At the lowest level is each local area network that has its own network ID. Top-level domains are .com, .org etc. In some operating systems such as NT, a domain is a group of associated computers within a LAN.

Domain Name System (also Domain Name Service): An Internet service that translates the domain names used by people into the numeric IP addresses used for routing on the Internet. The domain name system is actually a network of domain name (DNS) servers.

download : Copy a file from another computer to one's own, over a network or from the Internet.

driver : A file containing information the operating system needs to interact with a hardware device or software module. In the case of hardware, it is usually called a device driver.

dynamic addressing : Assigning IP addresses as needed from a pool of available addresses maintained on a server, rather than assigning a fixed IP address to each system.

encryption : Encoding data to protect it from being intercepted by unauthorized persons. RemoteScope encrypts all data transmissions, all password and user name information, and some application files.

Ethernet : A widespread standard for local area networks. There are versions for coaxial cable, twisted pair cable, fiber optic cable and wireless.

exporting : Outputting report information in another format, to be used in a different application. RemoteScope provides nearly 40 formats and variations for exporting report information.

firewall : A barrier in a network that will only pass packets authorized to reach the other side.

frame : A data structure used in network transmissions, consisting of one or more headers and a footer bracketing a data packet.

full control : One of the three remote control modes. Only the user of the Console will be able to enter keystrokes and mouse movements for the Client machine. The user at the Client has no keyboard or mouse control.

Group : A collection of RemoteScope Clients assembled into a unit for common access. Actions can be taken with all clients in a group simultaneously instead of one at a time.

header : Data that comes in front of a data packet, containing address and handling information for that packet.

HTML : HyperText Markup Language. A program language for writing web pages that can include links to other pages.

HTTP : HyperText Transfer Protocol. The standard for accessing HTML pages.

hub : A device providing a central point of connection for network cables.

I/O port : A hex memory address used by a device or program to exchange data with the rest of the computer system.

IEEE 802.11 : A common standard for wireless networking, issued by the IEEE.

Internet : A cooperative system linking computer networks worldwide.

Inventory : A list of the installed hardware, applications and operating system for a particular system, maintained in a database at the Console.

Internet Protocol : The portion of the TCP/IP suite that specifies packet formatting, naming and routing. Abbreviated IP.

IP address : A 32-bit number designating an individual machine on a network or on the Internet. It is usually listed as four groups of three-digit decimal numbers.

IPv6 : A plan for expansion of the domain name system. It stands for Internet Protocol version 6.

IRQ : Interrupt ReQuest. The signal that a peripheral or program uses to request service from the CPU. There are 15 different IRQ values that can be used by system hardware.

ISP : Internet Service Provider. An organization providing access to the Internet.

ISS file : A file created for a silent or unattended install using InstallShield. It contains a record of all the keystrokes required to complete the installation. ISS stands for InstallShield Silent Response.

LAN : Local Area Network. A group of computers connected to each other by cable or some form of wireless technology, and usually located within the same building.

log on : Gain access as a current user of a system or network, usually by entering a user ID and password.

Mbps : Megabits per second. A data transfer rate of one million bits each second.

messaging : A form of network communication that appears instantly on the monitor of the receiving system. Also called instant messaging.

Microsoft Back Office : A collective term for server functions other than domain controller, such as file and print server, on a Microsoft network.

modem : A device for sending computer data over a voice phone line. Modem stands for modulate/demodulate.

multi-casting : Sending a message simultaneously to a select group of systems. Compare to broadcasting.

name resolution : The process of converting a people-friendly alphanumeric system name or domain name into the IP address recognized by the network.

NetWare : A network server operating system from Novell.

network : A system or group of interconnected elements. A computer network is a group of computers and peripherals connected together to communicate with each other and to share information and resources.

network adapter card : A plug-in expansion card with a connection for a network cable, or an antenna for wireless transmission. Also called a network interface card or NIC.

NIC : Network Interface Card. A plug-in expansion card with a connection for a network cable, or an antenna for wireless transmission. Also called a network adapter card.

node : Any point in a network that can influence the flow of data on that network. This usually refers to each of the systems and peripherals on the network that have their own physical device address.

Novell : A software company that produces NetWare and other networking products.

NT : Windows NT, an operating system from Microsoft.

offline : Not available to the network.

online : Turned on and connected to the network.

operating system : The master control program that runs the computer and allows it to execute applications.

OS X : The latest operating system for Macintosh computers, based on the Linux kernel but with a more user-friendly graphic interface. It includes networking capabilities.

packet : A block of information configured for transmission over a network.

password : A string of characters that a user must enter to gain access to a resource that is password-protected.

PC Anywhere : A common program used for control of a remote system.

peer-to-peer : A small network where each computer has equal status and control. Compare to client-server.

Port : An address in memory used to transfer data into and out of a system. TCP/IP needs a port number to be able to provide the communication connection. RemoteScope allows configuring the Port number between 10000~50000.

protocol : An agreed-upon standard for how something will be done. Computer protocols are rules for the exchange of information.

proxy server : A server that sits between a client and a web server and represents itself to each end as being the other. It can be used in two ways. For the web server it can cache frequently accessed pages to reduce the web-server's traffic. For security of the LAN clients it can present a single IP address to the Internet and prevent direct access to the rest of the LAN.

Remote Access Service : The protocol used in Windows NT and its successors to provide remote dial-in access to a network running Windows NT or its successors. Abbreviated RAS.

remote connection : The link between a modem and a network through a dial-up connection. Compare to the direct connection made by a network card.

repeater : A device to boost network signals transmitted over a long span.

RJ-11 : A four-wire jack used with Cat3 cable for telephone

RJ-45 : An eight-wire jack used with Cat5 cable and Ethernet cabling.

rollout : Installing new software or updates to multiple systems in a network.

router : An intelligent packet sorting device, used to route traffic on a network or between networks.

session : 1. A logical connection between two systems. It is basically an agreement that they are ready to exchange information with each other, and includes the specifics of how this will be done, for what duration, etc. 2. The period of time that a process or program is active. Each time it is opened or started marks a new session, which lasts until it is closed or halted.

sniffer : A utility program that captures packets going over a network.

SOHO network : Small Office / Home Office network, often peer-to-peer.

static addressing : Assigning a specific IP address permanently to a specific system. Compare to dynamic addressing.

subnet : A LAN that is part of a larger logical network.

system administrator : A person who manages and maintains a network of computers or a large multi-user computer.

TCP/IP : A suite of communication protocols used on the Internet and other networks. It stands for Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol.

template : A document or other file used as a standard to create other documents and files. The template will already contain the properties and content that are common to those files created with the template so that they do not have to be re-created or re-entered each time.

throughput : A measure of the amount of data transferred in a specific amount of time, usually expressed as bits per second (bps).

tree : A way of organizing information in a hierarchy, with primary levels that have branches and sub-branches under them.

tutorial videos : A collection of video clips on the RemoteScope CD that that give a visual presentation of the more common tasks. Highly recommended for new users.

UNIX : Any of a group of operating systems derived from an original program written at AT&T and licensed to universities. The trademark to the name UNIX is owned by Novell, who sells a version called UnixWare.

user : A person who requires a computer for the performance of a task or recreational activity. Also called an end-user.

user ID : The series of characters a system or network uses to distinguish one user from another. Also called a user name.

virus : A program that cause damage either by deleting or corrupting files, or by interfering with computer operations by reproducing itself to fill up disk or RAM space. Originally the term applied only to the reproducing kind but it has come to mean any deliberately harmful software.

Virtual Private Network : A secure connection created over a public network by using tunneling-mode encryption. Abbreviated VPN.

WAN : Wide Area Network. A connection between computers or networks located in separate cities or area codes.

Windows NT : The first full-featured network operating system from Microsoft, replaced by Windows 2000 but still in widespread use.

workgroup : A group of systems within a network that share specific resources.

WWW : The World Wide Web. That portion of the Internet that uses linking HTML pages.