User Manual

P
• Prefix length
The number of bits on the network part of an IP address. The number of bits is 8 bit to 24 bit for IPv4,
and 64 bit for IPv6.
• Proxy server
A server that links a LAN-connected computer to the Internet. When using a proxy server, specify the
address and the port number of the proxy server.
• PSK
An encryption method employed by WPA/WPA2.
R
• Router
A relay device to connect to another network.
S
• Signal Strength
The strength of the signal received by the printer from the wireless router is indicated with a value
from 0 to 100%.
• Network name (SSID)
Unique label for Wi-Fi. It is often represented such as a network name or a wireless router name.
network name (SSID) distinguishes one Wi-Fi from another to prevent interference.
The printer and all clients on a Wi-Fi must use the same network name (SSID) in order to
communicate with each other. The network name (SSID) can be up to 32 characters long, and is
made up of alphanumeric characters. The network name (SSID) may also be referred to by its
network name.
• Stealth
In the stealth mode, a wireless router hides itself by not broadcasting its network name (SSID). The
client must specify the network name (SSID) set to the wireless router to detect it.
• Stateful address
An IPv6 address acquired from a DHCP server using DHCPv6.
• Stateless address
A tentative IPv6 address generated automatically using a prefix included in RA (Router
Advertisement) and a MAC address. An IPv6 address is generated in an environment where a DHCP
server is not available.
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