Each user of a HipServ can have their own account, in which they can store their own files.

An extension of the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser which allows web pages to embed complex controls and functionality.

The area of the HipServ web interface which allows Administrators to configure the HipServ. See Part II, “HipServ Administration” for details.

A HipServ user with extra privileges, namely, the ability to configure the HipServ, create user accounts, etc. A HipServ needs at least one Administrator at all times.

A shorter form of "application program." An application program is a software program designed to perform a specific function directly for the user or, in some cases, for another application program. Examples of applications include word processors, database programs, Web browsers, development tools, drawing, paint, image editing programs, and communication programs.

To store a copy of your important files and folders in another location, usually replacing old data at that location.

A saved link in a World Wide Web browser to a web page. The list that contains your bookmarks is the "bookmark list."

As a verb, to boot; also "to boot up." To boot (up) a computer is to load an operating system into the computer's main memory. (Simply put, it means to start up a computer.) Once the operating system is loaded, it is ready to run applications.

A data transmission scheme where multiple signals share the bandwidth of a medium. For example, broadband techniques are used to deliver dozens of channels and high speed Internet service sharing the same CATV cable by means of a Cable modem. Similarly, high-speed Internet service can be delivered using a DSL modem over the same POTS (plain old telephone system) wire with existing voice service.

An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web, for example, Netscape, Mozilla or Internet Explorer.

A computer program that requests services from other computer programs in the same or other computers. For example, a Web browser acts as a client when it requests pages from servers on the Web. The browser is a client in its relationship with the computer that is getting and returning the requested HTML file. The computer that handles the request and sends back the HTML file is a server.

Describes the relationship between two computer programs in which one program, the client, makes a service request from another program, the server, which fulfills the request. For example, to check your bank balance from your computer, a client program in your computer forwards your request to a server program at the bank. The server the computer program that can retrieve your banking information from the computer that is storing it. (The computer that is storing the information is the "server machine.") The bank server computer retrieves your bank balance and sends it back to the client in your personal computer, which displays the information for you.

The act of reducing a file's size so it takes less space on disk. One common method of compression is to zip one or more files.

A single person whom you know. You can make this person a member of a Contact List on your HipServ, which will allow you to share folders with them.

A collection of contacts with whom you wish to share a folder.

Automatically assigns an IP address to each PC on your network. Gateway - a device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. For example, Axentra Server acts as a gateway between your ISP network (Cable or ADSL modem) and your LAN.

An electronic appliance which you can connect to your home stereo or television, and play music and videos from computers on your LAN.

A common name for a feature on most broadband routers which allows you to direct all incoming requests from the internet to a specific computer on your LAN.

To retrieve a file from a remote location (either on the Internet or elsewhere on your LAN) and store it on your own computer.

The ability to use a file in an application by using your computer's mouse to “drag” it from one location (usually, a program like Windows Explorer or Mac Finder) and “drop” it into the application. Your HipServ allows you to upload files using drag and drop.

A term used to describe the process by which users operating computers on the Internet can map a domain name to their system even if it does not reside on a static IP address. In other words, a Dynamic DNS tracks your domain name to wherever you are and allows you the same access. Many cable and DSL providers change their subscribers' IP address periodically or assign a different one to their subscribers' computers each time they connect. Dynamic DNS enables users to operate Internet services such as web, email or chat servers on their home computers even if the IP address changes.

A standalone camera which you attach directly to your LAN, and which you can access from other computers on your LAN. An Ethernet camera is always on.

The act of retrieving a file from its compressed state so that you can use it.

A popular Internet protocol designed specifically for uploading and downloading files over the Internet.

The basic unit of information on a computer. A file represents the collection of bytes which make up a song, a photograph, a document, etc.

A notional container for files. Folders are useful for grouping files together which have something in common, whether it be photos from your vacation, or your family's favourite songs.

The center of your digital home. HipServ can connect and access all of your digital devices like media players, game stations, internet camera, printers, and PCs on your LAN from one easy to use interface while at home and on the road.

A unique name you can assign to your HipServ. This allows you to access your HipServ from anywhere on the Internet, by signing in at HipSpaces.com.

The set of mark-up symbols or codes inserted in a file intended for display on a World Wide Web browser page. The mark-up tells the Web browser how to display a Web page's words and images.

the set of rules for exchanging files (text, graphic images, sound, video, and other multimedia files) on the World Wide Web. Essential concepts that are part of HTP include the idea that files can contain references to other files whose selection will elicit additional transfer requests. Any Web server machine contains an HTTP daemon, a program that is designed to wait for HTTP requests and process them when they arrive.

The organization of information units into connected associations. An instance of such an association is called a "link," "hypertext link," or "hyperlink."

A distinct image to help you quickly locate an important application function, or a file or folder.

A worldwide system of computer networks - a network of networks in which users at any one computer can get information from any other computer.

The method by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. Each computer on the Internet has at least one IP address that uniquely identifies it from all other computers on the Internet.

A unique set of numbers that allows a given computer or other network device to uniquely identify itself, either on your LAN or on the Internet. An IP address takes the form of four numbers, each between 0 and 255 inclusive, separated by periods. Example: 192.168.1.2

On most home networks, a device (usually, the router) acts as a DHCP server, so you do not need to worry about assigning IP addresses to all of your network devices. In the rare occasion that you do need to pick an address manually, there are three ranges of numbers which are allowed for use on private home networks:

You should pick a number from the same range being used by other devices on your LAN. Be careful not to pick an IP address which is already being used by another device.

A company that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site building and virtual hosting. An ISP has the equipment and the telecommunication line access required to have POP (point-of-presence; an access point to the Internet) on the Internet for the geographic area served.

The online source of documentation and information about your HipServ. It is accessible from the Axentra Support website.

Is a means of serving data on individuals, system users, network devices and systems over a network for Email clients, applications requiring authentication, or applications requiring information. In particular, LDAP is used to access contact information by applications such as: Email, Calendar, or Address book.

These are terms that generally refer to a group of computers that are connected to each other. In the case of your Axentra Server, they refer to the Server and the group of computers connected directly to it, usually inside your house or small office.

A term used in synchronization to indicate that all the files in one location will be copied to another remote location, exactly as they appear. Changes in either location will be “reflected” in the other location (though not immediately).

Modulates outgoing digital signals from a computer or other digital device to analog signals for a conventional copper twisted pair telephone lines, and demodulates the incoming analog signal and converts it to a digital signal for a digital device.

A system by which one computer can set its internal clock from a signal from another computer on a network. There are NTP servers on the Internet which are calibrated from atomic clocks.

A cable used to connect a computer or other network device to a LAN, so that it can communicate with the other devices on the LAN. The end resembles the end of a telephone cable, but larger.

A single computer or other network device as it appears in Windows Networking.

A secret phrase which allows you, and you alone, to access your account. It is important that this phrase be difficult for others to learn or guess. Some tips for selecting a secure password:

A handheld computer which can store your schedule, contacts, etc. Modern PDAs go far beyond such basic tasks, and even allow you to access the Internet.

An access point to the Internet. A POP has a unique Internet Protocol address. Your Internet service provider or online service provider has a point-of-presence on the Internet and probably more than one.

Sets up public services on your network like web servers, ftp servers, Email servers, and other Internet applications. Other Internet applications can be any application that uses Internet access to perform functions such as on-line gaming or video-conferencing.

In the context of sharing, a private folder is one whose contents are visible to you alone.

A server that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the Internet so that the enterprise can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service. A proxy server is associated with a gateway server that separates the enterprise network from the outside network and a firewall server that protects the enterprise network from outside intrusion. The proxy server is invisible to you; all Internet requests and returned responses appear to be directly from the addressed Internet server. The proxy's IP address must be specified as a configuration option to the browser or other protocol program.

In the context of sharing, a public folder is one whose contents are visible to anyone and everyone on the Internet.

The technology which allows several hard drives to be grouped together to increase storage space, speed, or both. There are three types of RAID in common use today:

The ability to store a mirror of your computer's files and folders on the HipServ, where you can then access them from anywhere on the Internet.

A function of a Windows computer which automatically detects when you attach a removable hard drive (or even a digital camera or music player) to your computer. You can install software on your computer that will allow you to use Removable Storage Detection to effortlessly upload files from the device directly to your HipServ. See Chapter 3, How to Add Files for details.

A term used in synchronization to mean that all files and folders in one location are duplicated or mirrored in another location.

A networking device which allows computers and other network devices to form a LAN and communicate with each other. A home router usually also acts as a gateway to the Internet.

a suite of Unix applications that speak the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.

A computer program that provides services to other computer programs in the same or other computers. A Web server is the computer program that sends the HTML pages or files that the client program requests. A Web client is the program that you use to request HTML pages from the server. The Web browser in your computer is a client that requests HTML files from World Wide Web servers.

The program that came with your HipServ to help you easily set it up and take advantage of it.

In the context of sharing, a shared folder is one whose contents are visible to you, and to any members of a contact list whom you wish to be able to see those files.

Sharing allows you to mark a folder as public, private or shared, making it available to whomever you choose. See Chapter 4, How to Share Files for details.

The technical name for the networking protocol used in Windows Networking. Desktop operating systems like Microsoft Windows and the Mac OS/x use SMB to perform client-server networking for file and printer sharing and associated operations. A SMB server offers the following services:

A protocol for sending email. An SMTP Server is an application that runs the SMTP service.

A secure method of communication that establishes a private end-to-end connection.

A folder which is within another folder.

To automatically backup or mirror your files and folders in another location. You can use Axentra Desktop Mirror to backup or synchronize files on your computer with those on your HipServ; see Chapter 5, How to Backup Files for details.

You can label your files with “tags” to help you find them more easily later. You might, for example, tag some of your photos with “Vacation”.

A reduced version of a full-sized photo. A thumbnail is meant to be small for quick loading, while being large enough to help you identify the full image that it represents.

A networking protocol that allows computers and other networked devices to locate each other on the local network, without you needing to know their IP address or configure them manually.

The address of a file accessible on the Internet. The type of resource depends on the Internet application protocol. Using the HTTP protocol, the resource can be an HTML page, an image file, a program such as a common gateway interface application, or any other file supported by HTTP. An example of a URL is: http://www.axentra.com.

A standard which allows you to connect many devices of types to a computer with a USB port.

To take a file on your computer, and place a copy of it in a remote location (either on the Internet or elsewhere on your LAN).

A single person with an account on your HipServ.

A short name, unique to each user, which allows that user to access their HipServ account when combined with their password.

A related collection of World Wide Web files that includes a beginning file called a home page. A company or an individual tells you how to get to their Web site by giving you the address of their home page. From the home page, you can get to all the other pages on their site.

These are terms that generally refer to a group of computers that are outside of but connected your LAN. In the case of your Axentra Server, they refer to the Internet and all of the computers connected to it, usually outside your house or small office.

A technical definition of the World Wide Web is: all the resources and users on the Internet that are using the HTTP. A broader definition comes from the organization that Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee helped found, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C): The World Wide Web is the universe of network-accessible information, an embodiment of human knowledge.

An extension of the standard HTTP protocol that allows you to not only view or download files, but also to edit and upload them.

The preferred way to access your HipServ. You can use any browser, on your LAN or on the Internet, to view your files, ethernet cameras, and other data without needing to install a special program on your computer. Particularly useful when using an Internet café where you aren't allowed to install software.

A common protocol which allows computers on a LAN to easily share files with each other, often in a way which is indistinguishable from accessing files on your own computer's hard drive.

The ability to access a network, particularly the Internet, using radio waves, without the need to connect a network cable.

A common format for file compression. Can also be used as a verb; that is, to zip files is to combine and compress them into one file.