Planet WAP-6200 User Manual download pdf (Page 67)

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications

protocols.

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology

devices.

IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops

networking standards.

Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.

ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each

networking device.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or

transmission between users.

Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by

automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or

adapters.

Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing

the connection.

Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS

Threshold setting.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing,

communications, and other services.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control

protocol.

Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is

called a "program".

SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small

offices.

Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data

transmission.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

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