HP 1320 HP LaserJet 1320nw - User Guide - Page 54
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Digital Certificate
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d DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): A protocol used to automatically assign an IP address to each device on a network. DHCP server: This server dynamically manages a pool of IP addresses for use on a network or the Internet. When a user logs in, the server "loans" the user an IP address for the duration of the network connection. When a user logs off, the IP address is returned to the pool for use by another device. Digital Certificate: An electronic means of proving the identity of a network user or device. Certificates contain detailed information about the user's device in a standard format. Digital certificates are typically issued by a trusted third-party Certificate Authority (CA). Locally administered, or self-signed, certificates are valid in some instances. e EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a general protocol for authentication that also supports multiple authentication methods, such as token cards, one-time passwords, certificates, and public key authentication. Encryption: A network security that encodes the data sent across a wireless network making the data unintelligible to unauthorized users. The printer supports WEP and WPA. Encryption keys: A sequence of characters or digits that a wireless device uses to encode data. Encryption keys can be static (as they are in WEP) or dynamic (as they are in WPA). Ethernet: A popular form of wired computer networking for Local Area Networks. Ethernet cable: There are two types of Ethernet cables. A straight-through cable is the most common and is used to connect devices on a network to a hub or router. A crossover cable is used to connect two devices that have Ethernet ports but that are not hubs or routers. Use a CAT-5 straight-through cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect the printer to an Ethernet network. EWS (embedded Web server): A server that is completely contained within a device. An EWS provides management information about the device. This is helpful for managing single devices on a small network. By using a Web browser to access an EWS, network users can perform such operations as obtaining network printer status updates, simple troubleshooting, and changing device configuration setting. f Firewall: A combination of hardware and software tools that protects a network from unwanted entry. g Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that connects two different networks. For example, a computer on an Ethernet network may act as a gateway between the network and the Internet. h Host Name: The name by which the printer identifies itself on the network. The printer's host name appears on the network configuration page. Use the host name to open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). Hub: A simple device that acts as the center of an Ethernet network. Other devices on the network are connected to the hub. 52 B Glossary ENWW