Glossary
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A
bus that is connected directly to the CPU.
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Remov- able module that adds features to a portable computer.
Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
Plug and Play: Hardware that, once in- stalled (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual confi guration.
PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
PPPoE
Protocol: A standard way of exchanging infor-
mation between computers.
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients.
RAM (Random Access Memory):
Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommo- date additional workstations.
RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP.
ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory.
Router: Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server.
Roaming: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection.
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