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Glossary

MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second.

NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic.

NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.

Packet: A block of data that is transferred as a single unit, also called a frame or a block.

Packet Filtering: Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU.

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer.

Peer-to-peer:This simple network is formed by connecting computers directly, without use of routers or hubs. A crossover cable is plugged into an Ethernet port in each computer, connecting them directly.

Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is accessible.

Plug and Play: Hardware that, once physically installed, finishes its installation automatically and may immediately be used, as opposed

to hardware that requires further manual configuration.

PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.

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Contents Wireless N Router & AP Table of Contents System Requirements IntroductionInitial Setup Placing Your AirStation Wall Mounting Wall Mounting Connecting your AirStation Setup Log in to the Configuration Tool Detecting Your Broadband Connection Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point Basic Setup Navigating the Menus Initialize/Reboot Aoss Aoss Some things to keep in mind with Aoss Aoss NotesRouter/Access Point Mode Encryption and Security Encryption and Security Connecting your Wireless Clients Connect Connecting to a Preexisting Network WHR-G300N AirStation Specifications SpecificationsRegulatory Information Common Problems TroubleshootingDiag LED Activity Table Other Problems Glossary Glossary Glossary To hardware that requires further manual configuration Glossary UDP User Datagram Protocol a Glossary Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC / CE InformationImportant Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement EU countries not intended for use Page Environmental Information Warranty Information General Inquiries Contact Information North AmericaContact Information Europe GPL Information GPL Information Europe 300* High Speed Mode
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