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Appendix b

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hub	No longer used much 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.
infrastructure	An infrastructure network uses a router, switch, or access point to
	connect network elements.
MAC address	Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely identifies the HP all-
	in-one. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to
	networking hardware for identification. No two pieces of hardware have
	the same MAC address.
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.
SSID	Service Set Identifier. A unique identifier (up to 32 characters) that
	differentiates one wireless local area network (WLAN) from another. The
	SSID is also referred to as the network name. This is the name of the
	network to which the HP all-in-one is connected.
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.
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
	different nodes (a network connection point, typically a computer) of a
	network to communicate directly with one another.
WEP key	The passkey for Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption, which provides a
	first level of security against casual eavesdroppers.
WPA Password or	The password for Wi-Fi Protected Access. The passkey is 8 to 63
Passkey	characters long, including spaces. WPA provides security by verifying the
	identity of a user or device before granting access to the network, making
	it more difficult for unauthorized users to get at network resources. This
	security method is common on wireless networks.

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