Linksys WET11 manual Appendix E Glossary

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Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

Appendix E: Glossary

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 802 GHz .11b Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Mode Infrastructure ModeIntroduction IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeAd-Hoc Mode LAN Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgePWR Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for SetupSetting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup WizardOverview List of Bridges Wireless Settings WEP Key Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Starting the Web-based Utility Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless SetupSite Survey Password Tab MAC Address AdvancedLAN Statistics LAN SettingsWireless Settings StatusHelp Tab HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWeb-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? Appendix B Wireless Security Brief OverviewWhat Are the Risks? Jamming Attacks Passive AttacksMan-in-the-Middle Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Dictionary-Building or Table AttacksWireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ssid Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Figure B-2 WEP Encryption WEP EncryptionAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Buttons Appendix F SpecificationsModel Standards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee PortsWarranty Year Limited Operating HumidityStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information
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