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USB	Acronym for “universal serial bus.” A hardware standard for easily
	connecting peripherals to a computer system.
USB adapter	A device that connects to a USB port; the Microsoft Broadband
	Networking Wireless USB Adapter is a type of USB adapter.
USB connector	The end of the USB cable that is plugged into a USB port.
USB port	A rectangular slot in a computer into which a USB connector is
	inserted.
WAN	Acronym for “wide area network.” A geographically widespread
	network that might include many linked local area networks
	(LANs).
WEP	Acronym for “Wired Equivalent Privacy,” also known as “Wireless
	Security.” A wireless network encryption mechanism that protects
	data transmitted over wireless networks. If you are operating a
	wireless network, it is strongly recommended that you enable WEP.
Wi-Fi	A commonly used term to mean the wireless 802.11b standard.
wireless access point	A device that exchanges data between wireless computers and
	wired computers on a network.
wireless network name	See SSID.
WLAN	Acronym for “wireless local area network.” A network that
	exclusively relies upon wireless technology for the device
	connections.
workgroup	A group of users working on a common project and sharing
	computer files, typically over a LAN. A user who has a home
	network that is not being controlled by a domain controller can be
	a member of a workgroup.

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Contents User,s guide Microsoft Broadband NetworkingAvertissement Contents Page Introducing the Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch IntroductionDo You Have Everything You Need to Install Your Switch? Your Switch and Its ConnectionsIntroduction About Ethernet Connections Connecting to Broadband Modems Straight-Through and Crossover CablesPage Planning Your Network Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network?Planning Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Planning Security Considerations for Option C Planning Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Choose a Location for Your Switch Setting upInstalling and Connecting Your 5-Port Switch Connect the Switch to a Power OutletTest Your Switch What’s Next?Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses SecuritySecuring Your Network Protect Your Network from Hackers Setup and Hardware Problems TroubleshootingDiagnosing and Solving Problems with Your 5-Port Switch Network and Internet Problems File and Printer Sharing Problems TroubleshootingMicrosoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Troubleshooting Page Visit Us on the Web ReferenceGetting Help Technical SupportCanadian Radiocommunication Regulations Regulatory InformationUnited States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Limited Warranty MANUFACTURER’S Guarantee and Limitation of LiabilityLimited Warranty System Requirements Technical SpecificationsPort Switch Page Glossary Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Glossary Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Glossary USB My Network Settings Wide Area Network WAN Settings