e
EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a general
protocol for authentication that also supports multiple
authentication methods, such as token cards, one-time
passwords, certificates, and public key authentication.
Ethernet: A popular form of wired computer networking for
Local Area Networks.
Ethernet cable: There are two types of Ethernet cables. A
straight-through cable is the most common and is used to
connect devices on a network to a hub or router. A crossover
cable is used to connect two devices that have Ethernet ports
but that are not hubs or routers. Use a CAT-5 cable with an
RJ-45 plug to connect the printer to an Ethernet network.
f
Firewall: A combination of hardware and software tools that
protects a network from unwanted entry.
g
Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that
connects two different networks. For example, a computer on
an Ethernet network may act as a gateway between the
network and the Internet.
h
Host name: The name by which the printer identifies itself
on the network. The printer's host name appears on the HP
Report page. Use the host name to open the printer's
embedded Web server (EWS).
Hub: A simple device that acts as the center of an Ethernet
network. Other devices on the network are connected to the
hub.
