Ethernet Configuration and Control, cont'd - Extron Electronics

PRELIMINARY
Reference Material, cont’d
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TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a connection-oriented protocol defined at
the Transport layer of the OSI reference model. It provides reliable delivery
of data.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the communication
protocol (language) of the Internet. Computers and devices with direct
access to the Internet are provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program to
allow them to send and receive information in an understandable form.
Telnet (Telecommunication Network) is a utility available on most PCs that allows
the computer system to communicate with one of its remote users/clients. A
user who wishes to access a remote system initiates a Telnet session, using
the address of the remote client. The user may be prompted to provide a user
name and password if the client is set up to require them.
UID (User ID) is an optional user name, for which a field is provided on the Enter
Password window that opens if a password has been assigned to the PC1.
URL (Universal Resource Locator) is an address that lets a resource on the internet
be identified, located, and accessed.
URL encoding allows you to send information and commands to the unit to change
its configuration or provide you with feedback.
Web Server resides on the IPL T PC1 interface and provides storage of the default
Web pages, GlobalViewer, and your custom Web pages.
IPL T PC1 Reference Material