A hostname is the unique name by which a network-attached device -LRB- which could consist of a computer , file server , network storage device , fax machine , copier , cable modem , etc. -RRB- is known on a network .

A hostname -LRB- also known as , a sitename -RRB- is the unique name by which a network device -LRB- which may be a computer , file server , network storage device , fax machine , copier , cable modem , etc. -RRB- is defined and known on a network .
