Chapter 5 Glossary
Chapter 5 - Glossary
LAN (Local Area Network)
Acommunications network that serves users within a defined geographical area.The benefits include the sharing of Internet access, files and equipment like printers and
MAC Address (Media Access Control)
A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
NAT masks a local network’s group of IP addresses from the external network, allowing a local network of computers to share a single ISP account. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one WAN IP address. This will enable access to the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.
NIC (Network Interface Card)
A network adapter inserted into a computer so that the computer can be connected to a network. It is responsible for converting data stored in the computer to the form transmitted or received.
Packet
Abasic message unit for communication across a network.Apacket usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information.
Passphrase
The Wireless Settings utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the typed combination.
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)
The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA), develops standards for PC cards, formerly known as PCMCIA cards. These cards are available in three types, and are about the same length and width as credit cards. However, the different width of the cards ranges in thickness from 3.3 mm (Type I) to 5.0 mm (Type II) to 10.5 mm (Type III). These cards can be used for various functions, including memory storage, land line modems and wireless modems.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
PPPisaprotocolforcommunicationbetweencomputersusingaserialinterface,typically apersonalcomputerconnectedbyphonelinetoaserver.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
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