Gigabyte GN-A16B manual Appendix a Glossary, Access Point, Auto-MDI/MDIX, Auto-negotiate

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GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide

Appendix A: Glossary

Access Point

An access point is a wired controller that sends data to the wireless NICs installed in your network computers, and received data back from them. An AP is often connected to the Network computer that has Internet access, or is directly connected to a ADSL or cable modem.

ADSL

Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a new modem technology that converts exist- ing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for high-speed communications of vari- ous sorts.

Auto-MDI/MDIX

On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port. The auto-MDI/MDIX capability eliminates the need for crossover cables.

Auto-negotiate

To automatically determine the correct settings. The term is often used with communica- tions and networking.

DHCP

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP. DHCP can be used to automatically as- sign IP addresses, to deliver TCP/IP stack configuration parameters such as the subnet mask and default router, and to provide other configuration information such as the ad- dresses for printer, time and news servers.

DSSS

Also known as “Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum,”this is a variety of radio transmission methods that continuously change frequencies or signal patterns. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), which is used in CDMA, multiplies the data bits by a very fast, pseudo- random bit pattern (PN sequence) that “spreads”the data into a large coded stream that takes the full bandwidth of the channel.

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Contents Wireless Access Point FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementContents Features IntroductionOverview Rear Panel Package ContentsFront Panel LEDs Internet Configuration Requirements InstallationHareware Requirements System RequirementsConnect to Access Point Hareware InstallationMethod 1 Static IP address IllustrationObtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Server Enabled Method 2 Numerous Access Points settingInstalling the Access Point Manager Access Point ManagerType the User Information then click Next Click Next Click Finishto complete setup Using the Access Point Manager Password Load DefaultTree structure Menu bar ToolsSave AP Configuration Toor bar Find Access PointLoad AP Configuration System RebootSystem Device InformationChange Community String GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide IP Address IP ConfigSubnet Mask GatewayDhcp Mode Dhcp Client Range & DNS802.1d Spanning Tree Region Wireless OperationChannel ID Preamble TypeHidden Essid Auto RateRTS Threshold Fragment ThresholdBeacon Interval Encryption Authentication Type64 40 Bits or 128 104 bits WEP Key ModeAutomatic Generation Hex & AsciiEnable MAC Filter Disable MAC FilterAdvanced Associated List Set Community String Change AP Manager PasswordUpgrade Firmware Manager Utility \ Gigabyte AP UpgradeRun Tftp Program Uninstall AP Utility GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Status Web-Based Configuration UtilityAlias Name Wireless Basic settingsChannel Number Associated ClientsWireless Advanced Settings Broadcast Ssid Data RateAutomatic Generation Wireless Security SetupKey Format Wireless Access ControlAdd a MAC Address Delete the MAC AddressIP Address & Subnet Mask TCP/IP Settings LAN Interface SetupStatistics Save/ Reload Settings Community What is the IEEE802.11b standard? TroubleshootingUnable to connect to the Internet? Can the router act as Dhcp server?What is WEP? Appendix a Glossary Access PointAuto-MDI/MDIX Auto-negotiateFirewall Dynamic IP AddressGateway IP AddressSubnet Mask Ssid802.11b System Specification Appendix B SpecificationFeature Description Physical InterfaceAppendix C Configuration of the PCs Setting under WindowsSelect Control Panel Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon Internet Protocol TCP/IPitem Settings under Windows 95/98/Me Your network LAN cardand click Properties button Your computer anyway Settings under Windows XP Internet Protocol TCP/IPitem Computer e.g, IP address is 192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is Year Warranty Limited WarrantyGN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide 25A08-0A16B-F00