Networking glossary
ad hoc mode
A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other
wireless devices without an access point or router.
ad hoc network
A wireless network that does not use an access point or router.
AutoIP address
An IP address automatically assigned by a network device. If the device is set
to use DHCP, but no DHCP server is available, an AutoIP address may be assigned
by the device.
BSS (Basic Service Set)
Basic Service Set describes the type of wireless network that you are using. The
BSS type can be one of the following: Infrastructure network or Ad hoc network.
channel
A specific radio frequency used by two or more wireless devices to
communicate with each other. All devices on a network must use the same
channel.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol)
A language used by DHCP servers.
DHCP IP address
An IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server.
DHCP server
A computer or router that assigns a unique IP address to each device on the
network.
infrastructure mode
A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other
wireless devices using an access point or router.
installation cable
Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of
installation.
internal wireless print server
A device that lets computers and printers communicate with each other over
a network without cables.
IP (Internet Protocol) address
The network address of a computer or printer. Each device on the network has
its own network address. The address may be assigned manually by you (static
IP address), automatically by the DHCP server (DHCP IP address), or
automatically by the device itself (AutoIP address).
ipconfig
A command that displays the IP address and other network information of a
Windows computer.
MAC (Media Access Control) address
A hardware address that uniquely identifies each device on a network. The MAC
address for the printer is included on a separate sheet in the box with the printer.
MAC filtering
A method of limiting access to your wireless network by specifying which MAC
addresses may communicate on the network. This setting may be specified on
wireless routers or access points.
network adapter/card
A device that lets computers or printers attach to a network.
network hub
A device that physically connects multiple devices on a wired network.
network name
See “SSID (Service Set Identifier)” on page 31
ping
A program that tests if your computer can communicate with another
networked device.
printer nickname
The name you assign to your printer so that you and others can more easily
identify it on the network.
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