Oki mc160n Network Manual

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Network Printing 2-7DHCPDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol for assigningdynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, adevice can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network.In some systems, the device’s IP address can even change while it is stillconnected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses.Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the softwarekeeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to managethe task. This means that a new computer can be added to a network withoutthe hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address.DNSAbbreviation for Domain Name System. A system that acquires the sup-ported IP addresses from host names in a network environment. DNS allowsthe user to access other computers over a network by specifying host names,instead of difficult to memorize and understand IP addresses.FTPAbbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A protocol for transferring files overthe Internet or an intranet on the TCP/IP network.HTTPHTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the underlying protocol used by theWorld Wide Web. It defines how messages are formatted and transmitted,and what actions web servers and browsers should take in response to vari-ous commands. For example, when you enter a URL in your browser, thisactually sends an HTTP command to the Web server directing it to fetch andtransmit the requested web page.IPPIPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a protocol for end users’ most commonprinting situations over the Internet. It allows users to find out about a printer’scapabilities, submit print jobs to a printer, determine the status of the printeror print job, and cancel a previously submitted print job.For more information on using IPP, See “Printing via IPP (Internet PrintingProtocol)” on page 2-11.Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals