subnet | A segment of a network that is connected to a larger network. A local area network is |
| also referred to as a local subnet. |
switch | A device similar to a network hub that can connect different networks together |
UAA (Universally Administered Address) | An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. To find |
| the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. |
USB cable | A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at much |
| higher speeds than parallel cables |
USB port | A small, rectangular port on the back of the computer that connects the peripheral |
| devices using a USB cable, and lets them communicate at high speeds |
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) | A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Other |
| possible security settings are WPA and WPA2. |
wireless access point | A device that connects wireless devices together to form a wireless network |
wireless router | A router that also serves as a wireless access point |
| An industry term that describes the technology used to create an interoperable wireless |
| local area network (WLAN). |
WPA | A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. WPA |
| is not supported on ad hoc wireless networks. Other possible security settings are WEP |
| and WPA2. |
WPA2 | A newer version of WPA. Older routers are less likely to support this. Other possible |
| security settings are WPA and WEP. |
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