38 Glossary
RNDIS device
The Remote Network Driver Interface Specification (RNDIS) is a Microsoft
proprietary protocol used mostly on top of USB. It provides a virtual
Ethernet link to most versions of the Windows operating system.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology targets home networks,
proximity networks and networks in small businesses and commercial
buildings. It enables data communication between any two devices under
the command of any control device on the network. UPnP technology is
independent of any particular operating system, programming language, or
network technology.
USB Port
A connector on a computer to connect peripherals using USB (Universal
Serial Bus) protocol.
VPN
A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology for using the Internet or
another intermediate network to connect computers to isolated remote
computer networks that would otherwise be inaccessible.
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