Cisco Systems WMA11B manual Appendix G Glossary

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802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - 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.

Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

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

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

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

Beacon Interval - The frequency interval of the beacon, which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network.

Bit - A binary digit.

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

Bridge - A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

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

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Contents 802 GHz .11b Wireless- B How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix C Planning Your Use of the Wireless-B Media Adapter For Setup List of FiguresUnplug the Power Figure E-1 XP Default Interface Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Media Adapter Back Panel Power Ssid your wireless network’s name Remote Controller Connection to a Wired Network for Setup OverviewConnect the Power Setting up the Wireless-B Media Adapter Running the Setup WizardWindows Installer Screen License Agreement Screen Connection for Setup Screen 10 Connection after Setup Screen 12 Basic Wireless Settings Screen 13 Wireless Security Settings Screen Using the Adapter Utility Using the Utility’s Icon in Your PC’s System TrayUsing the Start Menu Media Folder ManagerMove the Adapter and its power adapter to the TV InstructionsConnecting to Your TV and Stereo Connecting to Your TV Only Connecting the Adapter to Your NetworkPlacement Options Vertical PositionUsing the TV Setup Installing the Adapter Utility10 Microsoft .NET Framework Package Screen Setting up the Adapter from Your TV 12 Select Music and Pictures Folders Screen14 Media Adapter Setup Using the Media Navigator Music MenusChoose Music All SongsMusic Options How to Play MusicNow Playing Now Showing Pictures MenuChoose Pictures How to Start a Slideshow with Music Picture OptionsHelp 12 Help ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsPicture won’t change on the TV Frequently Asked Questions What types of picture files can I show with the Adapter?What types of playlist files can I use with the Adapter? Can I play music from a CD using the Adapter? What Are The Risks? Appendix B Wireless SecurityBrief Overview Passive Attacks Jamming AttacksMaximizing Wireless Security Active AttacksDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle AttacksWireless-B Media Adapter Ssid Wireless-B Media Adapter WEP Encryption Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wireless Network Using the Adapter as Part of Your Wired NetworkAppendix D Creating a Playlist Appendix E Setting a Static IP Address on Your PC Figure E-1 XP Default InterfaceFigure E-5 IP Address Click the OK button again to exit Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix F Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix G Glossary Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Wireless-B Media Adapter Appendix H Specifications Standards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.3u PortsPower External, 5V DC, 2.0 a Certifications Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix I Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix J Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Media Adapter Chapter K Contact Information