Zero-configuration
Zero Configuration Networking Obtaining functioning IP networking, without dependence on infrastructure (DHCP server, DNS server, etc.) or expert knowledge (e.g. RFC 1918 addressing). Initially pioneered by Apple as part of Apple's transition from AppleTalk to IP, Zeroconf is now adopted by many makers of network devices. One good example is network printers. Printers have no screen or keyboard for users to enter IP addresses and subnet masks, so they pretty much have to set themselves up automatically if normal humans are to use them. Almost all network printers available today implement Zeroconf networking.