Glossary

10BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 Mbps data transmission speed.

100BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 100 Mbps data transmission speed.

1000BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 1000 Mbps data transmission speed.

802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.

Access Point: A hardware device that acts as a communication hub for Clients (users of wireless devices) to connect to a wired LAN.

Ad-Hoc Network: A network based on peer-to-peer communication rather than a router, switch, or hub.

Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, usually stated in Megabits per second (Mbps).

Bridge: A device which forwards traffic between network segments with a common network layer address, based on data link layer information.

Client: A PC, workstation, or other device that connects to a network wirelessly through an Access Point.

Cross-Over Cable: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices.

Default Gateway: The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN.