Linksys WAP54GX manual Appendix E Glossary

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Appendix E: Glossary

This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.

Access Point - A 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.

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

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.

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

Bit - A binary digit.

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

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

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

Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long.

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Front Panel Back PanelWireless Security Radius Screen Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX WirelessBack Panel Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point withConnections for Setup Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with Using the Setup WizardConnect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Password Screen Basic Settings Screen Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings Wireless Settings ScreenWEP 64-Bit WEP 128-BitWPA/WPA2 Personal WPA Personal WPA2 PersonalWPA2 Mixed Mode 14 WPA2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen16 Congratulations Screen Navigating the Utility Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXSetup Status WirelessAdministration Network Setup Accessing the UtilitySetup Network Setup Tab Setup Static IP Screen Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless SecurityWPA2-Mixed Radius Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessWireless-G Access Point with SRX Administration Management Tab ManagementAdministration Log Tab LogFirmware Upgrade Administration Factory Defaults TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Local Network Status Local Network TabAP’s Information Status Wireless Network Tab Wireless NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Model Appendix F SpecificationsEnable/disable StandardsOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information