HP D7200 manual Dns-Sd

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DNS-SD	See DNS. The SD portion stands for Service Discovery. This is part of a
	protocol developed by Apple that enables automatic discovery of computers,
	devices, and services on IP networks.
DSL	Digital Subscriber Line. A high-speed connection to the Internet.
Ethernet	The most common local network technology that connects computers using
	copper cabling.
Ethernet cable	The cable used to connect network elements in a wired network. The CAT-5
	Ethernet cable is also known as a straight-through cable. When using an
	Ethernet cable, the network elements must be attached to a router. An
	Ethernet cable uses an RJ-45 connector.
EWS	Embedded Web Server. A browser-based utility that provides a simple way
	to manage the HP Photosmart. You can monitor status, configure
	HP Photosmart networking parameters, or access HP Photosmart features.
Gateway	A computer or other device, such as a router, that serves as an entrance to
	the Internet or another network.
HEX	Hexadecimal. The base 16 numbering system, which uses the digits 0-9 plus
	the letters A-F.
host computer	The computer at the center of a network.
Hostname	The TCP/IP name assigned by the installation software to the device. By
	default, this is the letters HP followed by the last 6 digits of the Media Access
	Control (MAC) address.
hub	No longer commonly used in modern home networks, a hub takes its signal
	from each computer and sends it to all of the other computers connected to
	the hub. Hubs are passive; other devices on the network plug into the hub in
	order to communicate with one another. A hub does not manage the network.
IP address	A number that uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP addresses
	are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You can also set up a
	static IP address, though this is not recommended.
MAC address	Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely identifies the
	HP Photosmart. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to
	networking hardware for identification. No two pieces of hardware have the
	same MAC address.
network name	The SSID or network name identifies a wireless network.
NIC	Network Interface Card. A card on your computer that provides an Ethernet
	connection so that you can connect your computer to a network.
RJ-45 connector	The connector on the ends of an Ethernet cable. Although standard Ethernet
	cable connectors (RJ-45 connectors) look similar to standard telephone
	cable connectors, they are not interchangeable. An RJ-45 connector is wider
	and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end. A phone connector has
	between 2 and 6 contacts.
router	A router provides a bridge between two or more networks. A router can link
	a network to the Internet, link two networks and connect both to the Internet,
	and help secure networks through the use of firewalls and assigning dynamic
	addresses. A router can also act as a gateway, while a switch cannot.
SSID	The SSID or network name identifies a wireless network.
switch	A switch makes it possible for several users to send information over a
	network at the same time without slowing each other down. Switches allow

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