Canon PIXMA MP620 User Manual - Page 813

About Technical Terms Page 813 of 815 pages Hex Specify a 10-digit or 26-digit string that can contain hexadecimal (0 to 9, A to F, and a to f). Key ID If several encryption keys are set to an access point, select a key number (index) that is used for transmission from the access point from 1 to 4. Key Length Length of the WEP key. Select either 64 bits or 128 bits. Longer key length allows you to set a more complex WEP key. L Link Quality The status of connection between the access point and the printer excluding noise (interference) is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%. M MAC Address Also known as the physical address. A unique and permanent hardware identifier that is assigned to network devices by its manufacturer. MAC addresses are 48 bits long and are written as a hexadecimal number separated by colons, i.e., 11:22:33:44:55:66. To check the MAC address of this machine, see Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Machine. O Operation Status Indicates the status on whether the printer can be used. P PSK An encryption method employed by WPA/WPA2, which uses a Pre-Shared Key. R Router The gateway in a network that a computer uses to enter another network if a gateway is not specified. A gateway relays data between the terminals and transmits the transferred data to the target terminal. S Signal Strength The strength of the signal received by the printer from the access point is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%. SSID Unique label that distinguishes one wireless LAN from another. The machine and all clients on a wireless LAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each other. The SSID can be up to 32 characters long, and is made up of alphanumeric characters. The SSID may also be referred to by its network name. Stealth In the stealth mode, an access point hides itself by not broadcasting its SSID. The client must specify the SSID set to the access point to detect it.