Milestone XProtect Transact - Manual (Page 61)

Milestone XProtect
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Transact
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www.milestonesys.com 61 Glossary
T
TCP: Transmission Control Protocol; a protocol (standard) used for sending data packets across
networks. IP is often combined with another protocol, IP (Internet Protocol). The combination, known
as TCP/IP, allows data packets to be sent back and forth between two points on a network for longer
periods of time, and is used when connecting computers and other devices on the internet.
Troy Box: Popular name for a Troy serial server.
V
Video Server: A device, typically a standalone device, which is able to stream video from a number of
connected client cameras. Video servers contain image digitizers, making it possible to connect
analog cameras to a network.