Canon VIXIA HF G30 Instruction Manual - Page 142

Glossary, Access Point, FTP Server, IP Address

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Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 142 Glossary This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your access point may also contain a glossary you can refer to. Access Point A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases, this will be your wireless router. FTP Server An FTP server is an application running on a computer that allows users to transfer files to and from that computer. IP Address Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the network. SSID Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a Wi-Fi network. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Standard for easy and secure setup of Wi-Fi networks created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings
142
Glossary
This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for
your access point may also contain a glossary you can refer to.
Access Point
A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to
connect to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases, this
will be your wireless router.
FTP Server
An FTP server is an application running on a computer that allows users to transfer files to and from
that computer.
IP Address
Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the network.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a Wi-Fi network.
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Standard for easy and secure setup of Wi-Fi networks created by the Wi-Fi
Alliance.