TRENDnet TEW-670APB manual Network Glossary

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NETWORK GLOSSARY

Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Ad-hoc- A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of

an access point.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e- mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet.

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Contents Page Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Regulatory Information/disclaimersEN 50385 FCC Radiation Exposure StatementEurope EU Declaration of Conformity EN60950-1EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 EN 300 328 V1.7.1EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 0560 Page Table of Content Overview of this User’s Guide About this GuideIntroduction FeaturesUnpacking Unpacking and SetupSetup Status PowerHardware Instalation Front panelAntenna Rear PanelHardware connections Side PanelCheck the installation Connect to the Switch/Hub/RouterLogin to the Wireless AP through LAN Configuring the Wireless LAN Access PointLogin to the Wireless AP through Wlan Wizard Main Screen of the Access PointSet your new password Secure your Wireless Network Page Good WEP Save and Restart StatusPage Basic Setting WEP Encryption WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Security WPA/WPA2-EAP SecurityRasius Server 1/2 IP Setting Access Point Mode Advanced Wireless SettingWireless Bridge mode Repeater mode Repeater mode configuration Click Apply SecurityTools Wi-Fi Protected Setup General Technical SpecificationsPhysical and Environmental Network Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Limited Warranty