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DHCP.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a
network. With dynamic addressing, a device can automatically request an IP address every time it connects to
the network. This means that a new device can be added to a network without having to manually assign a
unique IP address.
Dynamic key.
A security key that is randomly generated and assigned to a device or user by a server for
security purposes.
Encryption.
the conversion of data into a specific code to protect it from being compromised while being
transmitted over a network.
Hexadecimal.
A numbering system that is used as a representation of binary numbers using a base of 16
digits.
Infrastructure network.
access point or base station. An infrastructure network can contain multiple wireless access points.
IP address.
A number that identifies each device connected to the network. For example, 192.168.0.1.
MAC address.
A 12-character identifier that is unique for each network hardware device. For example,
0002001008e8.
Network authentication type.
unauthorized users or devices from connecting to or accessing your wireless network.
Network-capable printer.
Option card.
An optional piece of hardware that can be installed in another device to provide additional
functionality.
Printer port.
Windows terminology for a physical or logical connection to a printer. For example:
• LPT1 indicates the printer is attached to a physical parallel port with a parallel cable.
• USB001 indicates the printer is attached to a physical USB port with a USB cable.
• Print_Server_E320_0020000035D0 indicates a logical connection to the printer across your network.
PSK.
Pre-Shared Key, a permanent security key or password that a user enters to establish security keys in a
WPA environment.
Safari.
The default Web browser provided by Apple for Mac OS X operating systems. Safari is available for
download on the Apple Web site at the following URL: http://www.apple.com/safari.
Security key.
A security key is like a password used with either WPA or WEP security protocols and must
meet the following criteria:
• For WPA keys, if using Hexadecimal characters, valid keys are at least 64 characters long; if using ASCII,
valid keys are between 8 and 63 characters long. WPA authentication is not supported for Ad-Hoc
configurations.
• For WEP keys, if using Hex characters, valid keys are either 10 or 26 characters long; if using ASCII, valid
keys are either 5 or 13 characters long.
A network in which your wireless devices communicate through a central wireless
The data encryption mode that is used on your network to prevent
A printing device that does not need to be locally attached to a computer.
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