Lexmark x6570 User Guide

The name of a wireless network. When you connect a printer to a wireless network, the
printer needs to use the same SSID as the network. Also referred to as network name
or BSS (Basic Service Set).

An IP address assigned manually by you

A segment of a network that is connected to a larger network. A local area network is
also referred to as a local subnet.

A device similar to a network hub that can connect different networks together

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.

A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at much
higher speeds than parallel cables

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

A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Other
possible security settings are WPA and WPA2.

A device that connects wireless devices together to form a wireless network

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).

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.

A newer version of WPA. Older routers are less likely to support this. Other possible
security settings are WPA and WEP.

Glossary