Glossary - Canon imageRUNNER 2545i System Settings Manual

Glossary

Numerics
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
A
Authentication
B
BOOTP
9
bps
Broadcasting
C
CA certificate
9-12

Glossary

The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates up to 10 Mbps, which utilizes a
twisted-pair cable.
The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps, which utilizes
two pairs of high grade twisted-pair cables.
A system process which validates a user's logon information. The user's name and
password must be registered in the system beforehand, and if the system detects a
match, access is granted, depending on the user's access rights and permissions.
BOOTstrap Protocol. A protocol that enables a client machine to automatically obtain
network setup information from a server over a TCP/IP network. BOOTP enables a
client to automatically locate such information as the host name, domain name, and
IP address, so that it is not necessary to enter these items manually.
Stands for bits per second. The measure of transmission speed used in relationship
to networks and communication lines.
Transmitting documents to more than one location (through the machine's memory).
A digital certificate issued by a third party CA (Certificate Authority), to be used for
identification purposes in digital business transactions.