Appendix D Glossary | Linksys PPS1UW manual

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not use it with the PrintServer—the software is most likely not network-capa- ble. For best results, turn off the printer’s bi-directional function either by (1) removing any bi-directional printing software from your network computers, and/or (2) turning off the printer’s bi-directional print feature inside of the printer’s on-board menus (if it has menus). Your printer’s user guide should be able to provide specific instructions for doing this.

Appendix C: About the Wireless-

Ready USB PrintServer’s

Software

The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP.

When used with Windows, the PrintServer uses the TCP/IP protocol for net- work communication. Each computer on your network that needs PrintServer access will need to have the TCP/IP protocol installed. TCP/IP installation files are included on your original Windows CD-ROM.

Please be aware that although Linksys provides instructions for the setup of the TCP/IP protocol, these instructions are provided for reference only. Linksys will not provide technical support for the configuration and troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. For full instructions on using TCP/IP, consult your oper- ating system’s user guide.

Note: A Default Gateway is not required.

EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer

Appendix D: Glossary

AppleTalk - An Apple Computer networking system that support Apple’s pro- prietary local talk.

Bit - A binary digit. The value—0 or 1—used in the binary numbering system. Also, the smallest form of data.

Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal comput- ers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass control to it.

Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web or PC. The word “browser” seems to have originated prior to the Web as a generic term for user interfaces that let you browse text files online.

BSS (Basic Service Set) - A group of Instant Wireless Network PC Card users and an Access Point.

Buffer - A buffer is a shared or assigned memory area used by hardware devices or program processes that operate at different speeds or with different sets of priorities. The buffer allows each device or process to operate without being held up by the other. In order for a buffer to be effective, the size of the buffer and the algorithms for moving data into and out of the buffer need to be considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a “midpoint hold- ing place” but exists not so much to accelerate the speed of an activity as to support the coordination of separate activities.

Default Gateway - The routing device used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization’s network. Using the Internet’s set of protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a con- nection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine. Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and,