Canon MX520 series Online Manual page 180

• Proxy server
A server that links a LAN-connected computer to the Internet. When using a proxy server, specify
the address and the port number of the proxy server.
• PSK
An encryption method employed by WPA/WPA2.
R
• Router
A relay device to connect to another network.
S
• Signal Level
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 for wireless LAN. It is often represented such as a network name or an access point
name.
SSID distinguishes one wireless LAN from another to prevent interference.
The printer 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.
The stealth mode is called a "closed network".
• Subnet Mask Address
IP address has two components, the network address and the host address. Subnet Mask used
to calculate the Subnet Mask address from the IP address. A Subnet Mask is usually assigned
by an access point or a DHCP server of the router automatically.
Example:
IP Address: 192.168.127.123
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Subnet Mask Address: 192.168.127.0
T
• TCP/IP
Suite of communications protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet or the LAN. This
protocol allows different terminals to communicate with each other.
• TKIP
An encryption protocol employed by WPA/WPA2.
U
• USB
Serial interface designed to enable you to "hot-swap" devices, i.e., by plugging and unplugging
them without turning off the power.