Lexmark X6650 - LEX ALL IN ONE PRINTER WIRELESS, Сетевое руководство

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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 talk to 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 33
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
router A device that shares a single Internet connection with multiple
computers or other devices. The basic router controls network traffic.
security key
A password, such as a WEP key or a WPA pass phrase, used to make
a network secure
signal strength Measure of how strongly a transmitted signal is being received
SSID (Service Set Identifier) The name of a wireless network. When you connect a printer to a
wireless network, the printer needs to use the same SSID as the
network. Also referred to as network name or BSS (Basic Service Set).
Static IP address An IP address assigned manually by you
switch A device similar to a network hub that can connect different networks
together
UAA (Universally Administered
Address) An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the
manufacturer. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look
for the UAA listing.
USB cable A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with
the computer at much higher speeds than parallel cables
USB port A small, rectangular port on the back of the computer that connects
the peripheral devices using a USB cable, and lets them communicate
at high speeds
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a
wireless network. Other possible security settings are WPA and WPA2.
wireless access point A device that connects wireless devices together to form a wireless
network
wireless router A router that also serves as a wireless access point
Wi-Fi An industry term that describes the technology used to create an
interoperable wireless local area network (WLAN).
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a
wireless network. WPA is not supported on ad hoc wireless networks.
Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2.
WPA2 A newer version of WPA. Older routers are less likely to support this.
Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
An automated method of setting up devices on a wireless network.
It offers secure network setup with fewer configuration steps than
most other wireless configuration methods.
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