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Glossary

all-in-one-gateway: A device that provides multiple network features such as a router, modem, local area

network (LAN) switch, firewall, and/or a wireless access point. Also see LAN.

anti-virus software: Software that checks a hard drive for viruses (harmful computer code) that may infect

a computer.

BIOS: Basic Input/Output Services—the firmware code run by the server when first powered on. The

BIOS prepares the server for operation and allows the server software to load, execute, and

assume control of the server. This process is also known as booting up.

Browser window: A browser window is used to display web pages either on a web site or stored locally

such as the server’s User’s Guide.

client computers: A client computer is a computer that accesses the server by the home network. This term

also applies to computers using remote access to the server.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol—the protocol used to assign IP addresses to network

devices, such as computers. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices; the

assigned address can change over time. Also see IP address, Protocol, and Static IP Address.

Digital Living Network Alliance: A set of standards (that includes UPnP A/V) for sharing media between

devices. PVConnect is DLNA compliant. Windows Media Connect is not. This compliance allows

PVConnect to work with more DMRs.

digital rights management: Technology built into digital media, such as music and movies, that allows

companies in charge of their copyrights to decide how and where media can be used.

DMR: Digital Media Receiver (DMR), Digital Media Adapter (DMA), Digital Media Player (DMP)—a

consumer electronic device that communicates with the server and brings digital media streams—

such as photos, music, or video—to your entertainment center.

DNS: Domain Name System—a server that associates network names with IP addresses. Also see IP

address.

folder duplication: Folder duplication duplicates folders and files across multiple hard drives. If you

enable folder duplication and one hard drive fails, you will not lose any files stored in a shared

folder. Any folder that has folder duplication enabled uses twice the amount of server storage.

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