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Appendix C Glossary

Subnet Mask

A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used within a particular network only.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)

A network connecting computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different build- ings, cities, countries). The Internet is a WAN.

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)

An industry group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility of IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and promotes the standard for enterprise, small business, and home environments.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area.

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Contents Wireless USB Adapter Table of Contents Page Package Contents Safety PrecautionIntroduction1 Minimum System RequirementsActiontec Electronics, Inc Technical SupportTechnical Support Setting Up USB Adapter Connecting the AdapterPage Setting Up the USB Adapter Page Setting Up the USB Adapter Page Setting Up the USB Adapter Page Using the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Opening the Monitor Utility WindowOperating Mode Using the Wireless LAN MonitorStatus Signal Strength, Link Quality ChannelTX Rate RadioStatistics Site Survey Encryption Types EncryptionKey #1 Key #4 Authentication Type Default KeyMode Advanced Preamble TypeFragmentation Threshold RTS/CTS ThresholdPower Save InfoWindows XP Configuration Utility Opening the Configuration Utility WindowState Using the Wireless LAN Configuration UtilityCurrent TX Rate Disable/Enable Radio Current ChannelThroughput bytes/sec RescanConfiguration ProfileNetwork Type Network NameTransmit Rate Ad Hoc ChannelCreate Keys Manually Encryption WEP securityCreate Keys with Passphrase About Windows XP Reference Locating Computer InformationWindows 98, 98 SE Locating Windows Operating System FilesWindows Me Windows NT Windows XP Wireless Operating Range Specifications BGeneral Environmental Glossary ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Media Access Control AddressFirewall GatewayWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkSubnet Mask TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolPage Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty