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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
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 the 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 gives a unique IP address to each device on the
network. Unique addresses prevent conflicts.
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 (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. You can
usually find the MAC address printed on the device.
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 talk to each other over a network
network hub
A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network
network name
See “SSID (Service Set Identifier)” on page 278
ping
A test to see if your computer can communicate with another device
printer nickname
The name you assign to your printer so that you and others can identify it on
the network
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