System Administrator Guide
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Terms and Abbreviations
Glossary
Terms and
Abbreviations
Definitions
access control list
A CentreWare IS feature that enables you to limit access to devices, as
well as device configuration and management features.
Admin account
A CentreWare IS feature that enables you to limit access to specific
printer functions by specifying a name and password. The Admin account
has the most permissions. The administrator must know the Admin name
and password to access the printer functions in CentreWare IS.
authentication
A CentreWare IS feature that requires users to login with a network
user ID and password for security and tracking purposes.
bi-directional
A type of connection in which communications are sent and received
simultaneously.
BOOTP
BOOTP (Boot Parameter Protocol) is a protocol that allows a network
user to be automatically configured (receive an IP address) and have an
operating system boot or initiated without user involvement.
CentreWare Internet
Services (IS)
CenterWare IS is a printer administration and support tool. With
CenterWare IS software, you can access printer status and manage your
printer over a TCP/IP network using a web browser.
CentreWare Web
A web-based, device-management solution for Windows 2000
environments where you use a browser for administration.
certificate
An electronic message containing information about the printer and a
digital signature, which is stored in the printer. A certificate is used to
validate the identity of the printer to clients and network servers and to
allow encrypted communication.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol in which
UNIX, Windows, NT, and Window 2000 servers can dynamically allocate
TCP/IP addresses.
DNS
DNS (Domain Name System) is used in the Internet for translating names
of network nodes into addresses.
