HP hx4700 manual Looking Up an IP Address, Term Definition

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Using Wi-Fi

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

Term

Definition

 

 

 

 

Hotspots

Public or private areas where there is a

 

 

wireless access point available. This

 

 

wireless connection could be located, for

 

 

example, at a library or cyber cafe.

 

 

 

 

Infrastructure

This connection mode uses wireless

 

 

access points to connect to networks.

 

 

 

 

Internet Protocol (IP)

A number that identifies each sender or

 

Address

receiver of information (sent in packets)

 

 

across the Internet.

 

 

 

 

SSID or Network Name

SSID is the acronym for the service set

 

 

identifier. This identification number uses a

 

 

maximum number of 32 characters and is

 

 

case sensitive.

 

 

 

 

Transmission Control

The basic communication language

 

Protocol/ Internet

(protocol) of the Internet.

 

Protocol

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless Access Point

The access point provides a wireless

 

 

connection to a network (additional

 

 

hardware).

 

 

 

 

Windows Internet

A way of managing the association of

 

Naming Service

workstation names and locations with IP

 

(WINS)

addresses.

 

 

 

Looking Up an IP Address

To find the IP address the wireless network is using:

1.Be sure Wi-Fi is on.

2.Connect to a network by tapping the Connections icon ( or ) > Settings > Advanced tab > Select Networks button.

If you have already connected to a network, skip to step 5.

User’s Guide

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HP hx4700 manual Looking Up an IP Address, Term Definition