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ifnum Interface number. An index to a Network Interface Tap (NIT).
ifnum will always be 1 for the M204 since there is only one net-
work interface, Ethernet.
interface file Host filter that processes the print job before it is sent to the
M204.
IP Router IP routers allow computers connected to two or more separate
networks to communicate with each other. IP routers forward
data packets that do not belong on the local network.
kbps Kilobytes per second.
LF to CLRF mapping Linefeed to carriage return-linefeed conversion.
load-balancing Balancing print jobs between more than one printer so each
printer is kept busy.
logpath Logging path. Format and location for printer logging informa-
tion.
LPD Line printer daemon. A program used for printing on BSD sys-
tems.
MIB Management Information Base. A set of variables (database) that
a gateway running SNMP maintains.
model Specifies a destination’s characteristics. Each model includes one
or more settings that act as mini-filters for each job passing
through the associated destination.
NetBIOS Network Basic Input Output System. Standard interface to PC
networks.
netmask A binary value used to sub-network IP inter-networks.
netname An IP name.
Sun NeWSprint SunPics (SUN) system for open network printing.
NIT Network Interface Tap. A module that serves as a generic inter-
face between the data link protocol layer (i.e. Ethernet or Token
Ring) and higher network protocol layers. Each NIT is indexed
by an interface number (ifnum).
npd NetPrint Daemon. Daemon for handling bi-directional TCP/IP
printing requirements.
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