Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual LAN Local Area Network, LED Light Emitting Diode, Protocol

The protocol within TCP/IP that governs the break-up of data messages into packets from sender to destination network and sender to distribution network and station, and the re-assembly of the packets into original data messages at the destination.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A LAN is a network that connects computers in a relatively small area, such as a single building or campus. In other words, it is a network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The typical LAN band rate varies between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps.

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

A type of semi-conductor diode that emits visible or infrared light when current passes through it. Visible LED’s are used as indicator lights; for example, the light that shows a computer, hardware device or printer is turned on. Infrared LED’s are used in remote-control devices.

MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)

This is a physical address specific to each network device.

The MAC address consists of six bytes. The first three bytes constitute the vendor code, and the last three bytes make up the user code.

The vendor code is managed and assigned by IEEE.

The network device manufacturer assigns a unique user code for each user, therefore, each MAC address is assigned as a physical address unique throughout the world. In Ethernet, frames are transmitted and received using the MAC addresses.

Protocol

Protocols are the procedures and regulations designed so that computers can send and exchange information with a minimum of errors. For example, they can ensure efficient data transmission between two companies by establishing procedures for all communication conditions between them.

Roaming Function (Bridging LAN’s)

The AirStation Pro can connect multiple PC’s as a repeater bridge between rooms and buildings. The roaming function allows anyone in the office or on-the-go to