Shared KeyIn this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated using theWEP key that was set for encryption.CChannelFrequency channel for wireless communication. In the infrastructure mode, the channel isautomatically adjusted to match that set to the access point. This machine supports channels1 to 13. Note that the number of channels that can be used for your wireless LAN variesdepending on the region or country.DDefault GatewayThe gateway in a network that a computer uses to enter another network if a gateway is notspecified. A gateway relays data between the terminals and transmits the transferred data tothe target terminal.DHCP server functionalityThe router or the access point assigns an IP address automatically whenever the printer orthe personal computer on a network starts up.FFirewallIt is a system that prevents an unlawful computer access from the outside in the network. Toprevent, you can use the firewall function of a broadband router or the security softwareinstalled in the computer.IIEEE 802.11bInternational standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughputof up to 11 Mbps.IEEE 802.11gInternational standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughputof up to 54 Mbps. Compatible with 802.11b.InfrastructureClient computer and machine setup where all wireless communications pass through anaccess point.IP AddressA unique number with four parts separated by dots. Every network device that is connected tothe Internet has an IP address. Example: 192.168.0.1IPv4/IPv6They are internetwork-layer protocol used on the internet. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses andIPv6 uses 128-bit addresses.KKey FormatSelect either ASCII or Hex as the WEP key format. The character that can be used for the WEPkey differs depending on the selected key formats.ASCIISpecify with a 5 or 13-character string that can include alphanumeric and underscore"_" characters. It is case-sensitive.Page 812 of 815 pagesAbout Technical Terms