Linksys WET54G V3 manual Appendix E Glossary

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802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - Device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Beacon Interval - The frequency interval of the beacon, which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Bridge - A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Network Infrastructure Network10 RADIUS-TTLS Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Ad-Hoc Network Network LayoutLAN GettingtoKnowtheWireless-GEthernetBridgeFront Panel Connect the Power Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for SetupWelcome Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet BridgeList of Bridges Wireless Settings Security Settings-WEP 10 Confirmation Wall Mount Option Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network UsePlacement Options Connection to a Network DeviceStand Option Vertical PlacementOverview Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityStarting the Web-based Utility Wireless SetupSite Survey WEP WEPWPA Pre-Shared Key MD5 RadiusRADIUS-TLS TLS10 RADIUS-TTLS Ttls11 Password Tab Advanced SettingsMAC Address LAN Statistics LAN SettingsWireless Settings Status14 Help Tab HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWeb-based Utility won’t open Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is ISM band? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Appendix F Specifications Storage Humidity Warranty Year LimitedStorage Temp Operating HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationEC Declaration of Conformity Europe Appendix H Regulatory InformationFCC Statement Industry Canada CanadaFrance Safety NoticesAppendix I Contact Information
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