Glossary Of Internet Terms - Yamaha Tyros2 Owner's Manual

Glossary of Internet Terms

The wave relay device that connects terminals by the wireless LAN. Usually, this is referred to as the "Wireless
Access point
LAN access point," but here it is simply called "access point" for this instrument.
An Internet connection technology/service (such as ADSL and optical fiber) that allows for high-speed, high-
Broadband
volume data communication.
The software used to search for, access, and view web pages. For this instrument, this refers to the display that
Browser
shows the contents of the web pages.
A system that records certain information that the user transfers when visiting a website and using the Internet.
The function is similar to a preference file in a conventional computer program, in that it "remembers" certain
Cookie
information such as your user name and password, so you don't have to re-enter the information each time you
visit the site.
This is a standard or protocol by which IP addresses and other low-level network configuration information can
DHCP
be dynamically and automatically assigned each time connection is made to the Internet.
DNS A system that translates names of computers connected to a network to their corresponding IP addresses.
Transferring data over a network, from a larger "host" system to a smaller "client" system's hard drive or other
Download local storage device—much like copying files from your hard disk drive to a floppy disk. For this instrument, this
refers to the process of transferring Song and other data from a website to the instrument.
A system which links different networks or systems, and makes possible data transfer and conversion despite
Gateway
differing communications standards.
The first page shown when opening a browser and connecting to the Internet. This phrase is also used to mean
Home page
the "front screen" or top page of a website.
A huge network made up of networks, the Internet allows high-speed data transfer among computers, mobile
Internet
phones and other devices.
A string of numbers assigned to each computer connected to a network, and indicating the device's location on
IP address
the network.
Short for Local Area Network, this is a data-transfer network that connects a group of computers at a single
LAN
location (such as an office or home) by means of a special cable.
Link A highlighted word, button or icon within a web page that, when clicked, opens another web page.
A device which connects and allows data transfer between a conventional telephone line and a computer. It
Modem
converts the digital signals from the computer to analog audio for sending over the phone line, and vice versa.
Short for Network Time Protocol, a standard for setting the internal system clock of the computer over a network.
NTP
For this instrument, the internal clock of the computer is used to specify the valid time/date for cookies and SSL.
A communications business that offers Internet connection services. In order to connect to the Internet, it is
Provider
necessary to contract to a provider.
A proxy server is a server that all computers on a local network have to go through before accessing information
on the Internet. It intercepts all or designated requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself.
Proxy
If not, it forwards the request to the real server. Proxy servers are used to improve performance and speed, and
to filter requests, usually for security and to prevent unauthorized access to an internal network.
A device for connecting multiple computer networks. For example, a router is necessary when connecting sev-
Router eral computers in a house or office, and allow them to all access the Internet and share data. A router is usually
connected between a modem and a computer, although some modems have a built-in router.
Server A hardware system or computer used as a central point for a network, providing access to files and services.
Short for "website," this refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collection
Site
of web pages whose addresses begin with "http://www.yamaha.com/" is referred to as the Yamaha site.
This is an identification name for specifying a particular network over a wireless LAN connection. Communica-
SSID
tion is possible only between terminals with matching SSID names.
Short for Secure Sockets Layer, a standard for transmitting confidential data such as credit card numbers over
SSL
the Internet.
Subnet mask A setting used to divide a large-scale network into several smaller networks.
Short for Uniform Resource Locator, a string of characters used to identify and link to specific websites and
URL
pages on the Internet. A complete URL usually starts with the characters "http://."
Web page Refers to each individual page that makes up a website.
Wireless LAN A LAN connection that allows data transfer through a wireless, cable-free connection.
Connecting the Tyros2 Directly to the Internet
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