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28 Appendix B. Management protocols
The WINS server will update the printer's NetBIOS name in its database.
Users can use the printer name instead of its IP address.
Bonjour
Bonjour allows for a network system to be easily discovered and its capabilities
to be revealed by any Bonjour-compliant client software, such as Print Center
Utility built in to Mac OS X. For details, see page 43.
UPnP
UPnP is an architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of
intelligent appliances, wireless devices, and PCs of all form factors. It is
designed to bring easy-to-use, flexible, standards-based connectivity to ad-hoc
or unmanaged networks whether in the home, in a small business, public
spaces, or attached to the Internet.
UPnP is a distributed, open networking architecture that leverages TCP/IP
and Web technologies to enable seamless proximity networking in addition to
control and data transfer among networked devices in the home, office, and
public spaces.
UPnP is more than just a simple extension of the plug and play peripheral
model. It is designed to support zero-configuration, “invisible” networking,
and automatic discovery for a wide breadth of device categories from a wide
range of vendors. This means a device can dynamically join a network, obtain
an IP address, convey its capabilities, and learn about the presence and
capabilities of other devices. DHCP and DNS servers are optional and are
used only if available on the network, while a device can leave a network
smoothly and automatically without leaving any unwanted state issues
behind.
UPnP supports 6 protocol stacks for addressing, discovery, description,
control, eventing, and presentation, but the wireless network interface card
supports only Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) which allows
addressing, description, and discovery.
Configuring UPnP
• Control panel: Refer to the Network Menu setting in your printer user’s
guide.