Linksys WAP200RF manual Appendix E Glossary

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Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

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 User Guide How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Example of a Simple Wireless Network List of Figures20 Security Monitor Basic Settings Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Example of a simple wireless network Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point LEDsAccess Point’s port are located on the back of the device PortsDesktop Placement and Antenna Setup Antennas and PositionsOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointConnection Stand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point Accessing the UtilityWireless SetupNavigating the Utility Administration AP ModeSecurity Monitor Status Basic Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointSetup Basic Setup Tab Network SetupSetup Time Tab TimeWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Basic SettingsWireless Wireless Security Tab Wireless SecurityWPA-Personal aka WPA-PSK WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Personal Mixed WPA-EnterpriseWPA2-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise MixedDisable RadiusWireless Client List Wireless Wireless Connection Control TabWireless Connection Control Connection ControlWireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced SettingsWireless Vlan & QoS Tab VlanQoS AP Mode Tab MAC Address18 Wireless Repeater Mode 19 Wireless Bridge Mode Wireless Security Monitor Security Monitor Basic Settings TabSecurity Monitor Accounts Security Monitor Event Log Tab Mail NotificationSyslog Notification Local AP Password Administration Management TabWeb Access ManagementSnmp IdentificationEmail Alert Administration Log TabLog Notification Queue LengthFactory Default Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware UpgradeReboot Administration Reboot TabAdministration Config Management Tab Config ManagementInformation Status Local Network TabLocal Network Status Wireless Tab Wireless NetworkStatus System Performance Tab WiredWireless System PerformancePage Appendix 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 Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Page Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Appendix F Specifications 802.11F Wireless Roaming11.g 54Mbps@ -72dBm, 11.b 11Mbps@ -85dBM Dhcp Client11g 14 dBm SecuritySuspicious network events Wireless Security MonitorCertification Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide