Konica Minolta bizhub C31P - Manual (Page 170)

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BOOTP
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) is an Internet protocol that enables a diskless
workstation to discover (1) its own IP address, (2) the IP address of a BOOTP
server on the network, and (3) a file that can be loaded into memory to boot
the workstation. This enables the workstation to boot without requiring a hard
or floppy disk drive.
DDNS (Dynamic DNS)
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is technology for automatically
assigning dynamically assigned IP addresses to fixed domains.
The recent availability of always-on Internet connections has resulted in an
increased number of users turning their home computers into publicly acces-
sible Web servers. The IP address supplied by the Internet service provider
changes with each connection, complicating public access to the Internet.
By using a DDNS service, home computers can normally be accessed with a
fixed host name.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol for assigning
dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a
device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network.
In some systems, the device’s IP address can even change while it is still
connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses.
Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software
keeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage
the task. This means that a new computer can be added to a network without
the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address.
FTP
Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A protocol for transferring files over
the Internet or an intranet on the TCP/IP network.
HTTP
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the underlying protocol used by the
World Wide Web. It defines how messages are formatted and transmitted,
and what actions web servers and browsers should take in response to vari-
ous commands. For example, when you enter a URL in your browser, this
actually sends an HTTP command to the Web server directing it to fetch and
transmit the requested web page.