Getting Started 30
Glossary
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for
assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.
With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP
address every time it connects to the network. This means
that a new device can be added to a network without the
hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address.
Ethernet (category 5) cable: A network cable with RJ-45
connectors. This cable connects the Lexmark printer to the
Ethernet network. Also referred to as a Cat 5 cable.
IP address: A number that identifies each device connected
to the network. For example, 157.184.0.1.
MAC address: A 12-character identifier that is unique for
each network hardware device. For example,
00.02.00.10.08.e8.
network-capable printer: A Lexmark printing device that
does not need to be locally attached to a computer. When
connected to a network it can be accessed by any computer
on the same network.
printer port: Windows terminology for a physical or logical
connection to a printer. For example:
•LPT1 indicates the printer is attached to a physical
parallel port with a parallel cable.
•USB001 indicates the printer is attached to a physical
USB port with a USB cable.
•Lexmark_Z65_1008e8 indicates a logical connection
to the printer across your network.
subnet: A portion of a network that shares a common
address component. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are
defined as all devices whose IP addresses have the same
prefix. For example, all devices with IP addresses that start
with 192.168.0. would typically be part of the same subn et.
TCP/IP: The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the
Internet Protocol (IP) are protocols that let different types of
computers communicate with each other. The internet is
based on this suite of protocols.