Canon MB5450 Series Online Manual page 411

P
• Prefix length
The number of bits on the network part of an IP address. The number of bits is 8 bit to 24 bit for IPv4,
and 64 bit for IPv6.
• 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 Strength
The strength of the signal received by the printer from the wireless router 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 a wireless router
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, a wireless router hides itself by not broadcasting its SSID. The client must specify
the SSID set to the wireless router to detect it.
• Stateful address
An IPv6 address acquired from a DHCP server using DHCPv6.
• Stateless address
A tentative IPv6 address generated automatically using a prefix included in RA (Router
Advertisement) and a MAC address. An IPv6 address is generated in an environment where a DHCP
server is not available.
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