Lexmark Prospect Pro205 Network Guide - Page 18

Networking glossary ad hoc mode ad hoc network channel DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP server infrastructure mode internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network hub network name ping printer nickname router security key SSID (Service Set Identifier) static IP address A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other wireless devices without an access point or router A wireless network that does not use an access point 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. A language used by DHCP servers A server, which can be a computer or a router component, that assigns IP address to devices on a network. DHCP IP addresses are assigned to a device for a specified length of time. Once this time elapses, a different address may be assigned to the device. DHCP servers efficiently use a small number of IP addresses and prevent duplicate IP addresses on a network. A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate with other wireless devices through an access point or router A device that lets computers and printers talk to each other over a network without cables The network address of a computer or printer. Each device on the network has its own network address. The address may be assigned manually (static IP address), automatically by the DHCP server (DHCP IP address), or automatically by the device itself (AutoIP address). A command that displays the IP address and other network information of a Windows computer A hardware address that uniquely identifies each device on a network. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the device. A method of limiting access to your wireless network by specifying which MAC addresses may communicate on the network. The list of allowed MAC addresses is configured on the wireless router or access point. A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network See "SSID (Service Set Identifier)" on page 18 A test to see if your computer can communicate with another device The name you assign to your printer so that you and others can identify it on the network A network device that controls network communications and acts as a gateway between networks. A password, such as a WEP key or a WPA passphrase, used to make a network secure 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). An IP address assigned manually by you Networking glossary 18