| DDNS |
Stands
for Dynamic DNS services. A service that allows you to dynamically
(automatically) upload your current IP information (when a change
in IP information has been detected such as a new IP address
assigned vie DHCP) to a repository that will automatically modifies
your assigned friendly name (domain name or URL) to reflect
the new IP information. Used for proper friendly name to IP
address translation. An example of an IP address is 10.128.10.67.
An example of a friendly name or URL is www.mynamehere.ddnsprovider.com |
| DHCP |
Stands
for "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol". A protocol
that dynamically (automatically) assigns an IP (Internet Protocol)
address to the device requesting an IP address. An example of
an IP address is 10.128.10.67.ThiS address may expire after
a pre-determined time and a new address would then be automatically
assigned. |
| DHCP
Server |
A
server (remote computer) using DHCP to assign IP addresses. |
| DNS |
Stands
for Domain Name System. A service that assigns and translates
registered friendly names (registered domain names) into actual
IP addresses. An example of an IP address is 10128.1O.67. |
| Dynamic
IP |
An
IP address assigned to a client computer or device by a server
using DHCP. This address may expire after a pre-determined time
and a new address would then be automatically assigned. An example
of an IP address is 10.128.10.67. |
| FTP |
Stands
for File Transfer Protocol. Traditionally uses ports 20 and
21. Used mainly for uploading and downloading data from a remote
computer. |
| Hacker |
A
malicious meddler who tries to discover sensitive information
by poking around someone else's computer or devices. |
| HTTP |
Stands
for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. A protocol used by web browser
software to communicate with the World Wide Web. Traditionally
uses port 80. |
| IP |
Stands
for Internet Protocol. Usually references the actual 4 byte
address used to identify the participants in Internet based
communications. An example of an IP address is 10.128.10.67. |
| ISP |
Stands
for Internet Service Provider. A company, which provides other
companies or individuals with access to, or presence on, the
Internet. |
| LAN |
Stands
for Local Area Network. A network of computers all locally situated. |
| Port |
Port
numbers are used to distinguish between different logical channels
(or communications paths) on the same computer. |
| Port
Forwarding |
The
ability of a device (computer, router or other IP device) to
forward data sent to specific ports (channels) to another computer.
Sometimes referred to as Virtual Servers. |
| Private
IP |
An
IP address that can only be seen inside your own local area
network. Usually begins with 196.168.0x or 196.168.1.x. |
| Router |
A
device that forwards packets of data between different networks.
It can be between 2 local area networks (LAN) or a local area
network and an ISP. |
| Static
IP |
Also
known as fixed IP. An IP address that is assigned to a specific
device or computer that never expires or changes automatically. |
