1Chapter 11 AppendixDHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)It is necessary to set an IP address for each computer or equivalent equipment when a network isestablished by TCP/IP. If there exists DHCP server on the network, it will assign IP addresses to clientcomputers every time they request it. If there exists equipment with DHCP server functions (suchas a Windows 2000 server and a dial-up router) on the network, the DHCP server function may beautomatically operating. Ask your system administrator whether the DHCP server is operating.ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)ESSID is the ID that is set to computers on Wireless LAN or access point in order to prevent eachcomputer from being crossed. The computers or access point to which the same ESSID is set cancommunicate with each other. If an ESSID is different, it is impossible to communicate. ESSIDdistinguishes between lowercase and uppercase characters, and allows you to use English one bytecharacters and half-size symbols up to 32 characters.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)WEP is a security protocol for Wireless LAN. It protects computers on Wireless LAN and access pointfrom unauthorized access by setting a description code onto them. It is necessary to set the samedecryption code for equipment.Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)It is a brand name, showing that the interconnectivity between wireless LANs is certified by the Wi-FiAlliance (formerly WECA). The products that passed the Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability test are giventhe certification of ‘Wi-Fi certified’ and permitted to use the Wi-Fi Logo. The products that have Wi-Filogo are guaranteed to interoperate with other Wi-Fi products.Wireless ChannelIt is necessary to divide frequency spectrums into some Wireless channels for Wirelesscommunication, and to tune to the same channel between Wireless equipment. If you use the samechannel on the same floor, and there are some Wireless LANs that have a different ESSID for each, thecommunication speed may become slow. In that case, using different channels for each Wireless LANis effective, which lowers a possibility of mutual interference between Wireless LANs.MAC address (Media Access Control Address)MAC address is a physical address for every network interface. The MAC address consists of 6-bytehex number. The first 3 bytes are a Vendor ID controlled and assigned by IEEE. The last 3 bytes arecontrolled and assigned by the manufacturers of network interface (no duplication of MAC address).Therefore, MAC address is a unique physical address in the world. Ethernet sends and receives frameson the basis of MAC address.Terminology