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Glossary – Belkin F1DP101M User Manual

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KVM: Literally “Keyboard Video Mouse”, this term refers to technology
that allows two or more computers to be controlled by one keyboard,
video monitor, and mouse; some switches that use KVM technology
enable sharing of other peripherals such as audio speakers, microphones,
and printers.

KVM Switch: A device that allows a user to access and control multiple servers
from a single console. It has at least one console port and multiple server ports.

MAC: Media Access Control. In computer networking, a MAC address is a
unique identifier attached to most forms of networking equipment.

Port: An interface receptor on a server through which you can attach a device or
plug in a device cable.

SSL: Secure Sockets Layer. Cryptographic protocols that provide secure
communications on the Internet for such things as email and Internet banking.

TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Shorthand for the suite
of rules defining the format devices use to communicate over the Internet.

Target Server: The server currently being accessed and controlled by the user
from a local or remote console.