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DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.

Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.

EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.

EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) - A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.

Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address.

Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.

Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.

Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.

Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix I Contact Information FCC Statement Industry Canada CanadaList of Figures Infrastructure Network10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology Network Layout Ad-Hoc NetworkBack Panel Front Panel Side Panel Power port is on the side panel. See Figure Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WelcomePassword Mode Settings Wireless Settings Security Settings 10 Confirmation Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Wall Mount Placement OptionConnection to a Network Device Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility OverviewStarting the Web-based Utility Setup LANSite Survey WEP Radius TLS Ttls WPA Radius 10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS 11 WPA Pre-Shared Key 13 Password Tab Wireless Advanced WirelessMAC Address Switch Tab Spanning Tree ProtocolQOS Switch Table 17 Switch Table TabVlan Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Rmon Statistics 19 Rmon Statistics TabWireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Mirroring Port Information TableAccess List 21 Access List TabWireless Status LAN SettingsWireless Settings StatisticsSnmp Help 24 Help TabAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Web-based Utility won’t openWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is ISM band? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix F Specifications Security FeatureModel StandardsWarranty Year Limited Warranty Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada FCC Radiation Exposure StatementAppendix I Contact Information