Glossary
Firmware: Programming inserted into programmable
Frame: A fixed block of data, transmit- ted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet.
Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion bits per second.
Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Elec- tronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology.
IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique
Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point.
ISP (Internet Service Provider): A com- pany that provides access to the Internet and other related services.
IV (Initialization Vector): The header section of a message packet.
LAN (Local Area Network): A group of computers and peripheral devices connect- ed to share resources.
LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the ac- tivity through the ports.
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