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ad hoc mode	A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other
	wireless devices without an access point or router
ad hoc network	A wireless network that does not use an access point
AutoIP address	An IP address automatically assigned by a network device. If the device is set
	to useDHCP, but no DHCP server is available, an AutoIP address may be assigned
	by the device.
BSS (Basic Service Set)	Basic Service Set describes the type of wireless network that you are using. The
	BSS type can be one of the following: Infrastructure network or Ad-Hoc network.
channel	A specific radio frequency used by two or more wireless devices to
	communicate with each other. All devices on the network must use the same
	channel.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration	A language used by DHCP servers
Protocol)
DHCP IP address	An IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server
DHCP server	A computer or router that gives a unique IP address to each device on the
	network. Unique addresses prevent conflicts.
infrastructure mode	A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other
	wireless devices using an access point or router
installation cable	Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of
	installation.
internal wireless print server	A device that lets computers and printers talk to each other over a network
	without cables
IP (Internet Protocol) address	The network address of a computer or printer. Each device on the network has
	its own network address. The address may be assigned manually by you (Static
	IP address), automatically by the DHCP server (DHCP IP address), or
	automatically by the device (AutoIP address).
ipconfig	A command that displays the IP address and other network information of a
	Windows computer
MAC (Media Access Control) address	A hardware address that uniquely identifies each device on a network. You can
	usually find the MAC address printed on the device.
MAC filtering	A method of limiting access to your wireless network by specifying which MAC
	addresses may communicate on the network. This setting may be specified on
	wireless routers or access points.
network adapter/card	A device that lets computers or printers talk to each other over a network
network hub	A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network
network name	See “SSID (Service Set Identifier)” on page 138
ping	A test to see if your computer can communicate with another device
printer nickname	The name you assign to your printer so that you and others can identify it on
	the network

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