127Explanation of termsLANAbbreviation for Local Area Network. A network which is small in scale, such as anintra-company network. Both wired LANs and wireless LANs can be found. Thisprojector uses a wireless LAN.TCP/IPAbbreviation for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The standardprotocol for the Internet.A protocol is a set of specifications and agreements which allow two computers tocommunicate with each other.IP AddressAn Internet Protocol (IP) is a protocol used for the transmission of data, and the IPaddress is the address of the destination where the data is being sent to. Identical IPaddresses cannot be used for two different devices within the one LAN.Subnet MaskLimits the range of IP addresses that can be assigned to a computer when using aTCP/IP connection, in order to allow a network to be divided into several sub-sections. The parameters which divide the sub-network in this way are called thesubnet mask.GatewayA junction point where different types of networks are connected to each other.It is used to refer to the hardware and software which is used when connecting aparticular network to another network which has been set up under different networkspecifications. It makes adjustments for differences in the protocols used by the twonetworks and makes it possible to connect to other networks.DHCPAbbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A function which automaticallyassigns IP addresses to each computer that is connected to a network. If a devicewhich functions as a DHCP server is located within a LAN, this device automaticallyassigns IP addresses to computers which are connected to the LAN. Not availablewith this product.Ad Hoc ModeA mode for direct communication between the projector and a computer with anoptional wireless card.Infrastructure ModeA mode for communication via an access point which is connected to a wired LAN.A computer without an optional wireless card can still be used to send images to theprojector via an access point.Access PointA point of connection between a wired LAN and a wireless LAN.
