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ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card

 

 

MAC

On a local area network (LAN) or other network, the MAC (Media Access Control) address is

 

your computer’s unique hardware number. (On an Ethernet LAN, it is the same as your

 

Ethernet address.) The MAC layer frames data for transmission over the network, then passes

 

the frame to the physical layer interface where it is transmitted as a stream of bits.

Megahertz

One million cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency.

(MHz)

 

Modulation

Any of several techniques for combining user information with a transmitter's carrier signal.

Network

Any time you connect 2 or more computers together so that they can share resources, you

 

have a computer network. Connect 2 or more networks together and you have an internet.

NIC

Network Interface Card. A board that provides network communication capabilities to and

 

from a computer system. Also called an adapter.

Node

Any single computer connected to a network.

Packet

A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing

 

information, data and (sometimes) error detection information.

PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association which develops standards for PC

 

cards, formerly known as PCMCIA cards. They are available in three types that are about the

 

same length and width as credit cards but range in thickness from 3.3 mm (Type I) to 5.0 mm

 

(Type II) to 10.5 mm (Type III). These cards provide many functions, including memory

 

storage and acting as landline modems and as wireless LAN.

Personal

PCS networks in the U.S. provide narrowband digital communications in the 900 MHz band

Communication

for paging and broadband digital communications in the 1,900 MHz band for cellular

Systems

telephone service. In the U.S., PCS 1,900 is the same as Global System for Mobile

 

Communications (GSM) 1,900.

Personal Digital

PDC is used only in Japan and is rapidly being replaced with CDMA to alleviate

Communication

overcrowding of PDC bandwidth.

Phreaking

Breaking into phone or other communication systems. Phreaking sites on the Internet are

 

popular among crackers and other criminals.

Pirate

Someone who steals or distributes software without paying the legitimate owner for it. This

 

category of computer criminal includes several different types of illegal activities. Making

 

copies of software for others to use. Distributing pirated software over the Internet or a

 

Bulletin Board System. Receiving or downloading illegal copies of software in any form.

Pirated

Software that has been illegally copied, or that is being used in violation of the software’s

Software

licensing agreement. Pirated software is often distributed through pirate bulletin boards or on

 

the Internet. In the internet underground it is known as Warez.

Plain Text

The opposite of Cipher Text, Plain Text is readable by anyone.

POP

Post Office Protocol. This is a common protocol used for sending, receiving and delivering

 

mail messages.

Port (H/W)

An interface on a computer for connecting peripherals or devices to the computer. A printer

 

port, for example, is an interface that is designed to have a printer connected to it. Ports can be

 

defined by specific hardware (such as a keyboard port) or through software.

Glossary

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Contents ZyAIR ZyAIR Iii Information for Canadian Users ZyXEL Limited Warranty Customer Support Support@zyxel.comTable of Contents Viii List of Figures List of TablesPage Structure of this Manual PrefaceAbout Your ZyAIR Syntax Conventions Part Page Getting to Know Your ZyAIR ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC CardFeatures of the ZyAIR Applications for ZyAIR System Requirements Hardware InstallationInstalling the ZyAIR Inserting the ZyAIR 100 into the Notebook Computer Software Installation Setting Up the ZyAIR 100 for Windows 95 OSR2Software Installation ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card Setting Up the ZyAIR 100 for Windows NT ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card Setting Up the ZyAIR 100 for Windows Basic Setup Complete Part Page Parameter Configuration Setting Up the ZyAIR 100 UtilityUsing the ZyAIR 100 Utility Main Menu ESS ID Network Type Points RTS ThresholdUse WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy ZyAIR 100 Utility WEP Encryption Screen Frag ThresholdDiagnostic Tools Screen Power SaveDiagnostic Tools Screen Site SurveyDiagnostic Tools Site Survey Screen Link Quality Test Diagnostic Tools Link Quality Test Master Test Station DescriptionDiagnostic Tools Link Quality Test Slave Test Station ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card Access Points Browser 10 Diagnostic Tools Access Point Browser ScreenDiagnostic Tools Access Point Browser Screen Menu Fields EssidPage Troubleshooting the Installation of Your ZyAIR TroubleshootingProblems During Installation Problem Corrective ActionTroubleshooting the Configuration Problems With the ConfigurationProblems With the Settings for the Access Point Troubleshooting the Settings for the Access PointProblems Communicating With the Computer Troubleshooting Communication ProblemsPage Appendix a Network Configuration Network Configuration Diagram 3 Example of an Effective Transmission Range Product Features Hardware SpecificationsZyAIR 100 Specifications Appendix BAppendix C Important Safety Instructions Glossary of Terms BSSDsss Dram FAQDCE DTEHttp Imts IRC ISP LANPcmcia MACNIC POPRFC PotsPstn URL SpamUnix VPNWlan WWWIndex BSSRTS
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