Axis 27979R1 User Manual

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GlossaryAXIS 5550 User’s Manual 153Linux An open source implementation of UNIX.LLC Logical Link Control. An additional data link layer protocol whichoperates on top of the MAC protocol defined in the original Ethernetstandard (the "Blue Book").LPD The Line Printer Daemon is a protocol for transferring print jobs betweenhosts. This is the recommended method for UNIX/Linux systems, butsome System V versions do not support LPD.Logical Printer A logical printer acts as a filter between the network and the physicalprinter. It appears to the user as a normal printer with additionalcharacteristics. For example a UNIX/Linux workstation may only send aline feed (LF) to a shared printer that needs carriage return (CR) and LF.The logical printer can solve this problem by adding a CR whenever a linefeed is detected.NCP NetWare Core Protocol. Network clients use the NCP to request services ofservers, and servers use NCP to provide services, such as file and printservices.NDPS Novell's Distributed Printing Services.NDS NetWare Directory Services. A hierarchical data base that managesNetWare network resources such as servers and volumes.NetBIOS/NetBEUI Network Basic Input Output System, a network protocol with specialfunctions for local area networks. NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface is anenhanced version of NetBIOS.NetWare An operating system for local area networks.PCL Printer Control Language — a set of command codes used when printing.A PCL driver is a small program that works between the operating systemand the printer.Peer-to-Peer Printing When selecting Peer-to-peer printing, all print jobs are sent directly to theprint server, rather than through a file server (client/server).PEM Privacy Enhanced Mail.RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used fordownloading IP addresses in UNIX/Linux networks. It requires a RARPdaemon on your system, and only operates within a single networksegment. A request made to an active RARP daemon initiates a search of