Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG Access Point, CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory, Configuration PC

GLOSSARY

Access Point

An access point serves as a bridge between an existing wired network and wireless devices. The AirStation Pro is a type of access point.

CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)

An optical disc that is physically the same as an audio CD, but contains computer data. Storage capacity is approximately 680 megabytes. CD-ROM’s are interchangeable between different types of computers.

Configuration PC

This is a PC that is used to configure the settings on the AirStation Pro. It is recommended that you use a Wired LAN PC to configure the AirStation Pro.

Crossover cable

This cable can be used to cascade hubs, or to connect two Ethernet stations back- to-back without a hub. It works with both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server

This is a function that adjusts bandwidth automatically depending on the communication traffic. IP addresses can be automatically assigned to the network PC’s and the AirStation Pro if a DHCP server exists on the network. This function is also available if there are any devices on the network with their own built-in DHCP server function, such as a Windows 2000/NT server or a dial-up router.

For further information on enabling this function, please refer to the manuals for these devices, or consult their manufacturers.

There is no DHCP server on a network that contains only Windows 95/98/ME PCs.

DNS (Domain Name Server (or Service))

Software that enables users to locate computers on the Internet by host name. A DNS server is a database of host names and IP addresses. DNS returns the IP addresses when presented with a host name.