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Glossary
The following glossary is a list of commonly used terms in this guide.
Term Definition
Access Point A transceiver that provides wireless access to a wired network. It is
sometimes called an AP.
Domain Name A meaningful and easy-to-remember handle that corresponds to a numeric
IP address, e.g., www.Wyse.com where Wyse is the domain name.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Also dynamic IP addressing). A
protocol that allows you to manage, temporarily assign, and reuse IP
addresses on the network.
DNS Domain Name System. The way in which Internet domain names are
located and translated into numeric IP addresses.
Firmware A computer program or software stored permanently in Read Only Memory.
ICA Independent Computing Architecture. A three part server based computing
technology that separates an application logic from its user interface and
allows 100% application execution on the server.
Internet-Access Mode The mode in which 3820TX tablet thin client can access the Internet and is
running a Web browser from Stand Alone mode.
IP addressing The unique numerical ID for the host computer. This is required for the
computer to communicate with other computers on the network or on the
Internet.
LAN Local Area Network. Multiple devices, such as computers and printers, that
are in close proximity and are connected together so that they can
communicate with each other. This allows you to share folders and files with
other users on the network.
MetaFrame The world's first server based computing software for Microsoft Windows NT
4.0 Server, Terminal Server Edition multi-user software (co-developed by
Citrix).
On-screen Keyboard The electronic keyboard that appears on the touchscreen and allows you to
type by tapping on the keyboard letters with the stylus
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Card - (also
called a PC Card) A PCMCIA card is a credit card-size memory or input/
output device that connects to the host computer or 3820TX tablet thin client
through a slot in the computer/device. Typical uses include increasing
memory or connecting to a network.
RDP Remote Desktop Protocol. A computing technology that separates an
application logic from its user interface and allows 100% application
execution on the server.